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Colorado executives cautious on economy and state policy outlook
Colorado Business Roundtable survey finds executives cautious about state economy and policy, with many expecting worsening business climate and tax concerns.
U.S. consumer sentiment falls as inflation fears rise
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low in March as inflation fears grew, driven by rising gas prices and Middle East conflict, survey shows.
US consumer spending rises as Iran war fuels inflation
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in January as inflation remained elevated and the Iran war pushed energy prices higher, complicating the Federal Reserve rate outlook.
US consumer prices rise as inflation pressures persist
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January as inflation pressures persisted, keeping the Federal Reserve cautious on interest rate cuts.
US adds 130,000 jobs in January as unemployment falls
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell to 4.3%. Health care and construction led gains while manufacturing showed modest growth.
Fed’s Barkin questions durability of productivity gains
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says rising productivity may ease inflation but uncertainty makes it difficult to predict future interest rate policy.
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains stable
U.S. weekly jobless claims declined as layoffs stayed low, signaling stable labor market conditions even as hiring remains slow and households grow cautious.
Three fragile pillars holding up the US economy
Economists warn the U.S. economy relies on narrow pillars including health care jobs, wealthy consumer spending and AI investment growth.
US consumer confidence hits 11-year low in January
U.S. consumer confidence fell to an 11-year low in January as worries about jobs, high prices and inflation raised concerns about slower spending.
US core capital goods orders rise for fifth straight month
US core capital goods orders rose for a fifth straight month in November, signaling steady business investment and supporting the economic outlook.
Holiday shoppers feel strain as prices stay high, poll finds
An AP-NORC poll shows U.S. holiday shoppers struggling with high prices, dipping into savings and delaying purchases as many view the economy as poor.
US consumer sentiment rises but remains subdued
U.S. consumer sentiment improved slightly as inflation worries eased, but overall confidence remains low amid high prices and elevated tariff-driven costs.
