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Consumer confidence falls as high costs unsettle Americans
U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in November as inflation, weak hiring and the recent government shutdown made Americans more cautious about the economy.
Colorado Q4 business outlook dampened by political and economic uncertainty
Colorado business leaders report weak confidence for Q4 2025 as politics, tariffs and inflation weigh on the Leeds Business Confidence Index.
US economy grows 3% but tariff risks cloud outlook
The U.S. economy grew 3% in Q2 after a weak start, but signs of slowing investment and tariff impacts raise concerns about long-term stability.
Business confidence edges up before Q3 despite uncertainty
Business confidence rose ahead of Q3 2025, but Colorado leaders remain cautious due to tariffs, federal policies and economic uncertainty, LBCI report shows.
30-year mortgage rate climbs to 6.81% amid volatility
The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.81%, its highest since April, as Treasury yields and inflation fears drive rate volatility.
U.S. adds 177K jobs in April despite trade war fears
Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, showing labor market strength despite Trump’s tariffs and economic uncertainty. Unemployment holds at 4.2%.
US consumer confidence hits 5-year low on tariff fears
U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest since May 2020 as tariff concerns rise. Americans expect slower hiring and fear a looming recession.
Colorado business confidence crashes amid policy uncertainty
Colorado business leaders are anticipating difficult economic conditions, according to the Business Confidence Index (LBCI) recently released from the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business.
