Economy

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Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

December 11, 2024

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

Measured month to month, prices climbed 0.3% from October to November, the biggest such increase since April.

Economy | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

December 6, 2024

US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October.

Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 7, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation.

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 | Jeremy Pittari •

July 2, 2026

DeSoto County residents sue over new circuit, chancery court districts

News | Magnolia Tribune •

July 1, 2026

Expansion of Lee County auto parts plant will invest $53 million, create 28 jobs

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 1, 2026

Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 23, 2026

Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth

Business | Frank Corder •

June 17, 2026

Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

June 16, 2026

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

Culture

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

July 3, 2026

Laura Jones and the places she paints

Culture | Alistair Begg •

July 3, 2026

Crying out for help

Culture | Susan Marquez •

July 2, 2026

What’s more American than a Fourth of July cookout?

Opinion

Opinion | Grant Callen •

July 2, 2026

America and Mississippi at 250

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 1, 2026

Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career

Opinion | Russ Latino •

June 30, 2026

An American Inheritance Requires a Moral People