Consumer Prices Jump, Core Inflation Tamer Than Expected
August 11, 2021
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.4% in July from a year earlier
Economy
Gas Prices Reach 2021 High
August 10, 2021
Average regular gasoline prices reached $3.17 a gallon for the weekend ending Aug. 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported.
Unemployment Rate Slides
August 6, 2021
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 943,000 for the month while the unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continuing Jobless Claims Hit Post-Pandemic Low
August 5, 2021
Initial claims for unemployment insurance edged lower last week, meeting Wall Street expectations.
Gas Prices Inch Higher
August 3, 2021
July came to an end, but rising national gas price averages did not.
Key Inflation Indicator Shows Fastest Gain Since 1991
July 30, 2021
An inflation indicator that the Federal Reserve uses as its key guide rose 3.5% in June.
GDP Rose Well Below Expectations
July 29, 2021
The U.S. economy rose at a lower than expected rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Canada-U.S. Border Reopening Threatened
July 28, 2021
An intensifying labor dispute is threatening to snarl Justin Trudeau’s plans to reopen the Canadian border to vaccinated Americans.
Gas Price Trend Continues Lower
July 27, 2021
National regular gasoline prices averaged $3.14 a gallon last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
U.S. Extends Border Restrictions
July 22, 2021
The United States on Wednesday extended its land borders closure with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers until at least Aug. 21.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Applauds Funding Opportunity
July 22, 2021
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable announced support for the Economic Development Administration’s plan to support economic development through outdoor recreation.
Jobless Claims Rise from Pandemic Low
July 22, 2021
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week from the lowest point of the pandemic.