Paul Wiseman, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

September 4, 2026

U.S. job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%

Employers have been reluctant to let go of the staff they have, so most Americans enjoy unusual job security and unemployment is low.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

August 26, 2026

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of a goods and services — decelerated from a 2.1% pace from January through March.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

August 7, 2026

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

The June jobs numbers from the Labor Department Friday marked a sharp reversal for the American labor market.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 30, 2026

U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high

Consumer spending — which accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity — increased at a 3.2% annual clip.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 30, 2026

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh described the policy discussion to reporters as a “good family fight.” Inflation has been stuck above the central bank’s 2% target for more than five years and Wall Street still expects a rate hike in September.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 15, 2026

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — dropped 0.3% from May.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

June 11, 2026

U.S. producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — jumped 6.5% from May 2025. It also rose 1.1% from April, same as it did the previous month.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

June 5, 2026

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The drop in immigrants and rising Baby Boomer retirements mean that fewer people are competing for work. As a result, the so-called break-even point — the number of new jobs required to keep the unemployment rate stable — has likely dropped to near zero, from the 155,000 new jobs per month that was typical two or three years ago, according to a Federal Reserve report.

DC | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press , Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press •

June 3, 2026

U.S. says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

Under the proposal released in Washington late Tuesday, 16 economies would face 10% levies for allegedly failing to enforce bans on forced labor. Dozens of other countries would be hit with 12.5% import taxes.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

May 13, 2026

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — shot up 1.4% in April, the biggest monthly gain since March 2022.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

May 12, 2026

U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

April 3, 2026

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast. The unemployment rate was down from 4.4% in February.

News

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 16, 2026

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

News | Frank Corder •

September 16, 2026

Duffs again make Forbes list of world’s richest billionaires

News | Jeremy Pittari •

September 16, 2026

Leake County School District released from desegregation order

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Culture

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

September 16, 2026

Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 16, 2026

I want to see

Culture | Parrish Alford •

September 15, 2026

While trying to ignore, victory would be the Rebels’ best response

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 16, 2026

Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water

Opinion | Russ Latino •

September 15, 2026

Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

September 10, 2026

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

U.S. job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

U.S. economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

U.S. producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

U.S. says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

U.S. consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

News

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

Duffs again make Forbes list of world’s richest billionaires

Leake County School District released from desegregation order

Business

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Culture

Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill

I want to see

While trying to ignore, victory would be the Rebels’ best response

Opinion

Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water

Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

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