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Wall Street hits records on Fed rate cut hopes
U.S. stocks hit new records as investors bet the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week to support a slowing job market without triggering recession.
Polis report details impact of Trump tariffs on Colorado economy
Gov. Jared Polis released a report showing Trump’s tariffs raised costs for Colorado families and businesses, risking $805M in lost revenue by 2026.
Colorado ranked top 10 to work and start a business
Colorado ranked among the top 10 states to work and launch a business, earning high marks for wage policies and worker protections in Oxfam’s index.
US hiring slows as uncertainty clouds economy
U.S. hiring stalled in August with just 22,000 jobs added as unemployment rose to 4.3%. Economic uncertainty and Trump’s tariffs weigh on growth.
US job openings fall in July as labor market cools
U.S. job openings slipped to 7.2 million in July, signaling a cooling labor market as hiring slows and openings fall below unemployed for the first time since 2021.
Colorado businesses face soaring insurance costs
Colorado businesses are hit with rising insurance costs as severe weather drives up premiums, forcing companies to rethink growth and risk strategies.
Stocks retreat from record highs to end August
Wall Street closed August with gains despite a pullback from record highs. Tech losses weighed as traders eyed inflation and Fed rate cut signals.
US economy grows 3.3% in Q2 after trade-driven slump
The U.S. economy expanded 3.3% in Q2 2025, rebounding from a first-quarter downturn as imports fell and consumer spending showed modest improvement.
Mortgage rates dip to 10-month low at 6.56%
The average 30-year mortgage rate slipped to 6.56%, its lowest in 10 months, easing borrowing costs but leaving U.S. home sales sluggish.
US tariffs on India’s exports rise to 50% over Russian oil
The US imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil purchases, threatening $48.2B in exports and sparking fears of job losses and slowdown.
Mexico halts US postal shipments amid tariff confusion
Mexico’s postal service suspended shipments to the US as the end of duty-free exemptions for low-value packages sparks tariff confusion worldwide.
Small businesses, shoppers hit as US ends tariff exemption
The US ends duty-free imports under $800 Friday, impacting online shoppers and small businesses as tariffs raise costs on international goods.
