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March 18, 2026
Federal Reserve holds rates steady as war complicates economic outlook
The Federal Reserve of the United States held its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for the second policy meeting of the year, signaling caution as officials weigh the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East.
March 18, 2026
Economic cross-currents confound easy policymaking as growth slows and inflation persists
Economic data paints an increasingly complex picture.
March 16, 2026
Charlotte's job boom defies national slowdown, reigniting office leasing
Charlotte, North Carolina’s labor market has widened its gap with the nation, offering office landlords an uncommon tailwind as many U.S. markets contend with slower hiring.
March 13, 2026
Des Moines labor market turns a corner
Total nonfarm employment in Des Moines increased by 1,100 jobs year over year in December, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, marking a clear inflection after much of late 2024 was defined by contraction.
March 11, 2026
February jobs report wipes out January gains, as oil price shocks loom
A softer-than-expected employment report for February confirmed a deteriorating job market. At the same time, the threat of rising oil prices as the military conflict in Iran drags on, combined with reports of rising producer prices and core inflation that remained above the 2% target in February, poses a challenging set of circumstances for Federal Reserve policymakers at their March meeting next week.
March 5, 2026
Virginia population growth slows but remains among fastest nationally
A slowdown in international immigration may have curbed Virginia's population growth, though it held on to its position as one of the fastest-growing in the country, according to new data.
March 4, 2026
Economists review nation’s fiscal health and the challenges facing AI expansion
The National Association for Business Economics’ Economic Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., last week brought together economists, policymakers and executives to discuss a range of topics, including the impact of artificial intelligence and the challenge of an aging population on the nation’s fiscal future.
March 2, 2026
More workers are competing for fewer jobs in Washington State
Washington State’s labor market has loosened over the past year. According to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 1.6 available workers per job opening in the state in December, up from 1.1 the year prior.
February 26, 2026
Papa John’s plans store closings; Applebee’s parent ramps up dual-brand development; Jobless claims rise
Papa John’s plans store closings
February 25, 2026
Trade volatility masked stable underlying economic growth in 2025
The economy ended in a downshift in the last quarter of 2025, after two quarters of stronger-than-expected economic growth.
February 18, 2026
Inflation eased in January, but risks of higher prices may linger
A cooler-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) report offered markets a welcome surprise last week.
February 17, 2026
NYC hiring stalls; 8 of 9 industries cut jobs
New York City’s private sector job growth in 2025 was driven almost entirely by a single industry, masking widespread weakness across much of the economy.
February 11, 2026
January hints at a rebound, but the labor market remains moribund
A handful of high-profile corporate layoffs and anxiety surrounding advances in artificial intelligence have led to gloomy headlines about the state of the American job market.
February 4, 2026
US population growth tumbles after post-pandemic surge
The United States population is growing at its slowest rate since the height of the coronavirus pandemic, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
January 29, 2026
Nonfarm employment falls in Sacramento
The Sacramento region’s unemployment rate fell to 4.8% in the December jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, from a revised 5.1% in November. The year-ago estimate for Sacramento was 4.5%, while the statewide rate for California in December was 5.1%.
January 29, 2026
Los Angeles County unemployment rate falls to 5.6% at year-end 2025
Los Angeles County preliminarily concluded the year with a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.6%, reflecting a decrease of 10 basis points from November's revised figure of 5.7% and a reduction of 50 basis points compared to December 2024's rate of 6.1%. The unadjusted employment rate stood at 5.0%, marking the lowest level recorded in all of 2025.
January 28, 2026
Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged to begin 2026
The Federal Reserve of the United States held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its first policy meeting of the year, following three straight reductions.
January 28, 2026
Consumer spending is resilient, but depends on savings to pay for it
Consumers maintained robust spending in late 2025, according to new Bureau of Economic Analysis data released last week that had been delayed by the federal government shutdown.
January 26, 2026
Flight cancellations linger after winter storms; Logistics firms face financial struggles; Durable goods orders rise
Flight cancellations linger after winter storms
January 26, 2026
Unemployment rate eases in San Diego
San Diego’s unemployment rate fell to a seven-month low of 4.4% in December, according to the latest jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was down from 4.6% in November, although it was above the year-ago rate of 4.2%. California’s statewide unemployment rate for December was 5.1%