Tag: Economy
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Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed and Americans in a difficult spot
Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, and airfares jumped, while a measure of layoffs also increased, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its meeting next week despite persistent price pressures
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European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump’s tariffs
The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged with inflation back under control and the economy iTrump’s tariff onslaught better than expected
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European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump’s tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump’s tariffs.
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New data shows the US job market was much weaker than thought in 2024, and this year as well
The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy
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Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper, Western Slope business leaders talk about access to capital, tariffs
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper joined a group of business leaders from the Western Slope on Friday, when they talked about the economic transformation of the region, as well as the challenges it faces, including access to financial capital and limited workforce. “Grand Junction was supposed to be dead and gone twenty years ago,” Hickenlooper told…
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Gov. Jared Polis says Trump’s tariffs policy is disrupting Colorado’s exports, jobs
A report released Thursday by Colorado’s governor said President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy is disrupting the state’s economy and courting a recessionary scenario. State economists have, in fact, been sounding the risk of a scenario for a year — preceding both the White House’s tariffs changes and the congressional budget that Democrats blamed for Colorado’s…
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Denver announces liaison program amidst tensions with restaurant owners
Denver is hoping that a new program will help fry the beef between its mayor and its restaurateurs. After months of simmering tensions between the two parties, Visit Denver and the Denver Economic Development & Opportunity announced a liaison program Tuesday to help connect stakeholders and identify issues surrounding the city’s restaurant sector. “Restaurants are…
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As Colorado slips behind other states in economic strength, slower economic growth in 2025 is ‘new reality’
The state used to lead across many national indicators. But its ranking is slipping, according to the University of Colorado Boulder’s economic outlook.
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Colorado’s economy sees steady gains across the board, midyear report finds
Halfway through 2024, Colorado’s economy remains resilient in some areas while exceeding expectations in others, new data finds. The University of Colorado Boulder released its midyear economic update Thursday which found slight increases in the state’s growth domestic product (GDP), employment and overall population. “Based on both the quantitative and qualitative information we have received…
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Colorado jobless rate unchanged in April
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The jobless rate in Colorado held steady in April at 3.7%, unchanged from the month before, the Colorado Department of Labor and Unemployment reported Friday. That followed three straight months in which the state’s unemployment rate edged up. The nation’s unemployment rate in April was…