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Economy/Politics

Sep 23, 2025

US stocks slip as Wall Street rally pauses after record highs

U.S. stocks pulled back as the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq slipped after record highs. Big Tech weighed on markets while gold surged past $3,800 per ounce.

Sep 22, 2025

The Economist: America’s greatness depends on quality information

A new analysis shows America’s strength relies on reliable information, education, and trusted institutions to safeguard democracy and economic growth.

Sep 22, 2025

Tariffs strain Colorado economy, forecast shows

Colorado’s Q3 forecast shows tariffs raising costs, slowing job growth and cutting tax credits, though the state economy remains stronger than average.

Sep 22, 2025

US stocks rally to fresh records on Wall Street

U.S. stocks hit new records as the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq climbed, fueled by Nvidia, Oracle deals and major acquisitions across key industries.

Sep 19, 2025

Wall Street ends week with new records as Fed rate cuts loom

Wall Street capped another record-setting week as the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq hit highs, boosted by Fed rate cuts, FedEx earnings and gold gains.

Sep 17, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate, signals more ahead

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate to 4.1% in its first move this year, citing labor market risks, and projected two more cuts by the end of 2025.

Sep 16, 2025

US stocks slip from record highs ahead of Fed rate cut

U.S. stocks dipped from record highs as investors await the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut, with focus on Jerome Powell’s outlook.

Sep 16, 2025

Colorado invests $90m to close skills gap with workforce grants

Colorado launches $90M workforce grants and tax credits, expanding programs like Aurora’s Excel Center to help adults earn diplomas and fill jobs.

Sep 15, 2025

Fed weighs rate cuts amid inflation and political pressure

The Federal Reserve faces inflation, weak hiring, and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates by a quarter point.

Sep 12, 2025

CBO downgrades US outlook with higher jobless, inflation

The CBO projects higher unemployment and inflation with slower GDP growth this year, citing Trump’s tariffs, tax law, and immigration policies.

Sep 11, 2025

Inflation rises as job market weakens ahead of Fed rate cut

U.S. inflation climbed in August while jobless claims surged, leaving the Federal Reserve in a tough position as it prepares to cut rates next week.

Sep 10, 2025

US stocks climb to records as inflation shows signs of easing

U.S. stocks set new records as wholesale inflation cooled in August, fueling expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and boosting Wall Street.