An analysis of current data releases as of September 5, 2025, reveals that the U.S. economy is showing signs of stalling. U.S. real GDP rose 3.3% in the second quarter,…
In June, the non-seasonally adjusted civilian labor force in the Prescott MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) increased by 1,325, or 1.3% compared to the previous year. April and May did not…
The growth of Arizona cities is still outpacing most of the nation. Phoenix remained the fifth-largest city in the U.S. in 2024, based on U.S. Census Bureau city and town population…
The U.S. unemployment rate changed little in July at 4.2% while total nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 73,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August 1st employment situation summary. Job gains occurred…
The U.S. unemployment rate changed little in June at 4.1%, with total nonfarm payroll employment increasing by 147,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July 3rd employment situation summary. Job gains occurred…
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the third (final) estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.…
After rising to $138.3 billion in March, the U.S. trade deficit dropped to $61.6 billion in April, the largest one-month decrease on record. Imports decreased by $68.4 billion in April to $351.0…
According to the April 16th State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), the February job openings rate decreased in four states, increased in one state, and was little changed in all…
Based on current jobs and inflation data releases as of April 11, 2025, the U.S. unemployment rate changed little in March at 4.2%, while total nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 228,000, according…
Arizona real GDP rose by 3.3% at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate over the quarter in the last quarter of 2024. That was well above the U.S. at 2.4% and ranked Arizona…
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wage data for the third quarter of 2024. These data cover the nation, states, metropolitan areas, and counties.…
The December monthly Consumer Price Index (CPIU) increased 0.4% after rising 0.3% in November. Energy prices accounted for more than 40% of the monthly all items increase with a rise of 2.6%…
