Fed researchers say tariffs actually lower inflation — because they’re a demand shock that slams employment and economic activity

"Instead, tariff shocks appear to act as aggregate demand shocks—moving inflation and unemployment in the same directions." ...

60K private-sector jobs lost during shutdown, White House economic adviser says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett blamed the job losses on a reduction of economic output during the shutdown.

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many ...

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

“Short-lived shutdowns are usually invisible in the data, but this one will leave a lasting mark,” Gregory Daco, chief ...
Pittsburg State University

A decade of impact: Plaster Center spurs millions in economic activity, paving the way for next major project

Ten years after the completion of the Plaster Center, it continues to prove itself as one of the region’s most powerful ...

Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week

Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse ...

You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.

The shape of economic growth this year highlights the widening gap between wealthy Americans and everyone else, economists ...

U.S. Economy Probably Cooled In Q3, But Still Growing

It’s unclear when the government will publish the third quarter GDP report, but the latest numbers still suggest that ...

Indian River Lagoon's economic value 4 times greater than previous estimates, study shows

The lagoon generates $28.3 billion annually in local economic impacts, the study by The Balmoral Group found. That tops $7.6 ...

Louisiana military economy soars with massive impact at Barksdale, Fort Polk, Bollinger Shipyards

Louisiana's military economy expanded by 77% since 2021 with massive impacts at Barksdale Air Force Base in ...
Baton Rouge Business Report

A look at the economic impact of military-related spending across Louisiana

Military-related spending generated more than $17 billion in total economic activity across Louisiana during fiscal year 2024, according to a statewide analysis released Wednesday by Louisiana ...