Economy

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 28, 2026

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook.

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 13, 2026

Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall

The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 4.7% in July from a year ago, down from a much larger 5.5% increase in June.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 12, 2026

Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.

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 | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

July 28, 2026

Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down to around $3.70 a gallon from more than $4.50 a gallon in late April and early May. But consumer anxiety increased in July, along with the price of gas.

Economy | Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press , Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press •

July 23, 2026

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface

Consumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel.

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 | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 14, 2026

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday. On a yearly basis, inflation declined to 3.5%, down from a year-over-year gain of 4.2% in May and lower than many economists expected.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 3, 2026

U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly occurred because many people out of work gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed.

News

News | Kevin Freking, Associated Press •

September 1, 2026

U.S. House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

News | Aamer Madhani, Associated Press •

September 1, 2026

Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says

News | Clara Turnage •

September 1, 2026

Engineering team aims to make carbon conversion simpler, more affordable

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Business | Frank Corder •

August 27, 2026

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Business | Cass Rutledge •

August 20, 2026

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 1, 2026

A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 1, 2026

The valley of decision

Culture | Robert St. John •

August 31, 2026

A lifetime along the panhandle

Opinion

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

September 1, 2026

Energy Wars: Attack of the drones

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

August 28, 2026

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

Opinion | Sid Salter •

August 26, 2026

Economy

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

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

Wholesale price inflation slowed last month as gas, food costs fall

Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

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’

Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface

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

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

U.S. employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

News

U.S. House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says

Engineering team aims to make carbon conversion simpler, more affordable

Business

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

Culture

A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio

The valley of decision

A lifetime along the panhandle

Opinion

Energy Wars: Attack of the drones

Reports of Mississippi momentum are true

Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians

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