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Economy  |  Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  • 
December 10, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.
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!"