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Economy  |  Frank Corder  • 
December 9, 2025

Mississippi near top of U.S. in wage growth

Mississippi's average weekly wage grew 5 percent, the second highest rate in the nation. Governor Reeves said, "Surely does not fit the narrative being pushed by certain members of the liberal press!"
Economy  |  Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  • 
December 5, 2025

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

The data likely eases the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week.