Economy

Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 4, 2024

Federal Reserve is set to cut rates again while facing a hazy post-election outlook

On Thursday, the Fed's policymakers, led by Chair Jerome Powell, are on track to cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point, to about 4.6%, after having implemented a half-point reduction in September.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 11, 2024

US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

Consumers have kept spending despite their gloomy responses to economic confidence surveys.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

October 4, 2024

US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

Few employers are laying off workers, though many have grown more cautious about hiring.

Federal Reserve

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 18, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight

The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2024

Consumer prices rose 2.5% last month, with U.S. inflation reaching a 3-year low

Grocery prices were unchanged from July to August, extending a cool-down in food costs even though they remain much higher than they were three years ago.

News

News | Frank Corder •

November 4, 2024

Republicans closing early, absentee voting gap ahead of Election Day

News | Magnolia Tribune •

November 4, 2024

Magnolia Mornings: November 4, 2024

News | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

November 1, 2024

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

October 30, 2024

Upskilling the Magnolia State’s workforce

Business | Lynne Jeter •

October 27, 2024

The art of crafting AI legislation for the Magnolia State

Business | Frank Corder •

October 24, 2024

Stark Aerospace awarded $61 million Navy contract

Culture

Culture | Parrish Alford •

November 4, 2024

It’s November and the Rebels’ playoff dream is alive

Culture | Robert St. John •

November 4, 2024

The hospitality gene

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

November 4, 2024

Higher than I

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 4, 2024

Entitled and intolerant, Mississippi Today’s hit piece falls short of journalism

Opinion | Al Rankins •

November 1, 2024

Completing the FAFSA is an important step toward success

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

October 31, 2024

SMR’s and other unicorns