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Trump defends tariffs as Supreme Court weighs authority
President Donald Trump defended sweeping tariffs as the Supreme Court weighs his authority under IEEPA, claiming they boosted revenue and national security.
Tariffs may lower inflation, SF Fed research suggests
San Francisco Fed research suggests Trump-era tariffs may lower inflation while raising unemployment, challenging assumptions behind interest rate policy.
US auto sales rise 2% in 2025 despite regulatory uncertainty
US auto sales rose 2% in 2025 as demand for trucks SUVs and hybrids offset tariffs EV policy changes and affordability concerns analysts say.
Corporate bankruptcies soar as inflation and tariffs squeeze companies
U.S. bankruptcies surged in 2025 as companies struggled with inflation, high interest rates and tariffs, with industrial and consumer firms hit hardest.
Consumer spending lifts US GDP growth in third quarter
Robust consumer spending pushed US GDP growth to a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, though inflation, tariffs and a shutdown cloud outlook.
Trade policy and inflation raise risks for Colorado economy
Colorado’s economy faces rising risks from trade policy and inflation, with tariffs, slower job growth, and uneven consumer spending shaping the 2026 outlook.
US inflation slows in November amid missing CPI data
U.S. consumer inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, but missing CPI data from a federal shutdown distorted the report, economists warn.
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.
Colorado farmers face tariffs, labor shortages and drought
Colorado farmers and ranchers face tariffs, drought and labor shortages as they plan for 2026, with rising costs and market uncertainty shaping agriculture decisions.
U.S. import cargo declines expected to continue into 2026
U.S. import cargo volumes are expected to keep falling into 2026 as tariffs, trade policy uncertainty and weakening demand reshape global shipping trends.
Fed poised for rate cut as policymakers split on next steps
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week, but deep divisions among policymakers and mixed economic signals make future rate cuts uncertain.
U.S. job openings slip as labor market shows signs of cooling
U.S. job openings in October held at 7.7 million as layoffs rose and quits fell, signaling a cooling labor market amid tariffs, inflation and delayed economic data.
