Matt Ott, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Matt Ott, Associated Press

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

April 28, 2026

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index inched up to 92.8 in April from 92.2 in March.

Economy | Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press , Matt Ott, Associated Press •

April 8, 2026

Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel

Wall Street surged in premarket trading as oil prices plunged 16% after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

February 12, 2026

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

Economists are conflicted about whether the stronger-than-expected January job gains are a one-off or possibly the first sign of a recovering labor market.

DC | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

December 23, 2025

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — up from its 3.8% growth rate in the April-June quarter.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

December 4, 2025

U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

August 26, 2025

August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease

Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month.

Economy | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

May 27, 2025

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

Trump's tariff pullbacks, pauses and negotiations with some trading partners may have calmed nerves for the time being.

DC | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

May 1, 2025

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levels

The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the week of April 19 climbed to 1.92 million, the most since November of 2021.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 29, 2026

Joint legislative committee discusses Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program

News | Frank Corder •

May 29, 2026

No agreement reached in Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting case

News | Frank Corder •

May 29, 2026

Illegal aliens sentenced for ATM jackpotting in Mississippi, await deportation

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 29, 2026

Where are you?

Culture | Associated Press •

May 28, 2026

SEC formally eliminates ‘cupcake weekend’ beginning in 2027

Culture | Susan Marquez •

May 28, 2026

Things to do in the Magnolia State this June

Opinion

Opinion | Brent Sadler •

May 27, 2026

The Navy needs a strategic industrial plan to realize the Golden Fleet

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 27, 2026

For most Americans, gas prices are the top public policy concern rising from Iran conflict

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

May 26, 2026

Matt Ott, Associated Press

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel

U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022

August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levels

News

Joint legislative committee discusses Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program

No agreement reached in Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting case

Illegal aliens sentenced for ATM jackpotting in Mississippi, await deportation

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Culture

Where are you?

SEC formally eliminates ‘cupcake weekend’ beginning in 2027

Things to do in the Magnolia State this June

Opinion

The Navy needs a strategic industrial plan to realize the Golden Fleet

For most Americans, gas prices are the top public policy concern rising from Iran conflict

Deterrence is cheaper than war

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