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.

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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 | Munir Ahmed, Associated Press , Michelle L. Price, Associated Press , Russ Bynum, Associated Press •

June 12, 2026

U.S. and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 12, 2026

MDOT planning capacity projects, conducting other road work across the state

News | Magnolia Tribune •

June 12, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: June 12, 2026

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Business | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

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

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

June 12, 2026

College World Series field once again tilts heavily toward SEC

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 12, 2026

Comfort for a troubled mind

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 11, 2026

Let’s scream for ice cream

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 12, 2026

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

June 11, 2026

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

June 10, 2026

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud