Economy
Nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker, data shows(The Center Square) — There are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker in the U.S., the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics new employment data shows. The federal … Read More
Economy
Analyst says diesel supply shortage in southeastern states ‘could become more of a challenge’(The Center Square) — A fuel supply and logistics company is warning about diesel shortages across the southeastern United States, issuing an alert on Friday about "rapidly devolving" conditions in… Read More
Economy
Survey: Growing number of small businesses can’t pay rent(The Center Square) — Newly released small business survey data shows that an alarming number of businesses are unable to pay rent. Alignable released its monthly small business … Read More
Economy, Elections
Economic issues are voters’ top priority, polling finds(The Center Square) – Newly released polling shows that with a little more than one week until election day, voters are most concerned about the economy. Gallup released the survey … Read More
2022 election
Congressional Republicans build lead over Democrats heading into midterm elections(The Center Square) – Republicans have extended their lead over Democrats in Congressional races just days away from the midterm elections, according to newly released polling data. A… Read More
2022 election
Attorney General Eric Schmitt: Missouri voters want a fighter in U.S. Senate but Busch Valentine is tax-and-spend liberal ‘heiress’JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the 2022 midterm elections less than two weeks away, Missourians want a fighter to represent them in the U.S. Senate, “not another tax-and-spend… Read More
Economy
‘Declining ever since’: Home prices continue to fall since spring(The Center Square) – Housing prices dropped again in August, continuing a trend of falling housing prices around the country, according to newly released data . The… Read More
Agriculture, Economy
Agriculture researcher predicts ‘perfect storm’ for high grocery prices nationwide(The Center Square) – The cost of farming will remain volatile next year, and high grocery prices with it, according to a University of Missouri research associate for the Food… Read More
Economy
Illinois has the worst unemployment rate of all states(The Center Square) – Illinois continues to struggle with unemployment as new numbers show the state is dead last out of the 50 states. The Bureau of Labor… Read More
Economy
Report: Majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, struggling with inflation(The Center Square) – Newly released economic survey data shows two out of three Americans are living paycheck to paycheck as they deal with rising costs. The research and data… Read More
Economy
Americans cut back on groceries because of inflation(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows that inflation is causing most Americans to cut back at the grocery store. Morning Consult released the survey results,… Read More
Gas Prices
Polls show gas prices are top concern for midterm voters with increase looming(The Center Square) — New polling shows that gas prices are a top concern for voters these midterms as those prices are poised to rise in the coming weeks. Convention… Read More
Biden administration
Biden takes heavy fire, defends himself after inflation data shows continued price increases(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden came under fire from Republican lawmakers and economists Thursday after newly released inflation data showed consumer prices continued to rise in September. “President… Read More
Economy
Prices continue to rise with food costs soaring, inflation data shows(The Center Square) – Prices continued to soar in September, newly released federal inflation data shows, as Americans struggle to afford rising food and other consumer prices. Read More
Economy
Inflation is No. 1 concern for struggling small businesses(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows inflation is a top concern for small businesses as prices continue to rise. The National Federation of Independent Business released the … Read More
Economy
Producer prices rose more than expected in September, federal data shows(The Center Square) – Producer prices rose more than expected in September, furthering the trend of rising costs in the U.S., according to newly released federal inflation … Read More
Economy
Federal data shows job creation slowed in September(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 263,000 nonfarm jobs last month, the lowest total new jobs for a month all year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the … Read More
National
Business organizations urge Biden administration to boost domestic energy production(The Center Square) — Business leaders across the country have joined together to call on the Biden administration to boost domestic energy production and to abandon a proposal to ban… Read More
Economy
Americans see ‘most severe’ pay cut in 25 years due to inflation(The Center Square) – Americans are experiencing the biggest pay cut in decades in large part due to inflation, new data shows. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, one of… Read More
Economy
Poll: 74% are becoming more concerned about inflation(The Center Square) – Nearly three out of four Americans are becoming more concerned about rising prices, according to a new poll. BMO Financial Group released survey data on the… Read More