economy

Colorado business groups split over unemployment trust fund legislation

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Colorado business groups are split over a bill that would put more than $600 million towards stabilizing the state's unemployment system.

Fed hopes for ‘soft landing’ for the US economy, but history suggests it won’t be able to prevent a recession

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The Federal Reserve will likely soon learn what gymnasts already know: sticking a landing is hard.

Yes, US economy may be slowing, but don’t forget it’s coming off the hottest year since 1984

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The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter, according to gross domestic product data released on April 28, 2022.

U.S. economy shrank in Q1, raising concerns about stagflation, possible recession

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The U.S. Gross Domestic Product, a key measure of the size of the economy, declined in the first three months of 2022, latest federal economic data show.

Americans more worried about inflation than they have been in decades

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Americans are more concerned about inflation than they have been in decades as prices continue to soar nationwide, according to newly released polling.

Colorado’s economy surpassed pre-pandemic job levels in February

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Colorado's economy surpassed pre-pandemic levels for jobs in February as business filings and renewals in the state continued to increase.

Prices soar as avian flu hits 1-in-10 egg-laying hens nationwide

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Egg prices increased dramatically in April, due in part to the avian flu, and industry sources don't expect prices to fall anytime soon.

Report: Americans cutting back on discretionary spending because of inflation

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Americans are changing their shopping habits because of rising prices, a new study finds.

Colorado adds 5,800 jobs in March; unemployment rate drops to 3.7 percent

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Colorado's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in March as the state added 5,800 jobs, according to the latest data from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.