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Beef: increasingly high demand for a decreasing supply
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (322+ words) BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) " Members of the beef industry from across the country are meeting in Boise this week for the annual Beef Improvement Federation research symposium. Here they will learn and discuss rising trends within the industry and get filled in…...
Inflation accelerates to fastest rate in three years on higher energy prices
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (756+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " Inflation accelerated in April at its fastest pace since May 2023 as rising gas prices ties to the war with Iran pushed up costs. Inflation climbed to 3. 8% in April from a year earlier, up from a 3. 3% increase in March…...
Idaho's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased between February and March
4+ week, 1+ day ago (315+ words) from 3. 7% to 3. 6%. Idaho Department of Labor says March's labor force decreased by 2, 286 (-0. 2%) people to 1, 005, 848 while the labor force participation rate " the percentage of people 16 years or older who are either employed or looking for work " decreased by 0. 3 percentage points between…...
Idaho economy grows despite affordability gap, driven by key industries
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) " Even as many Idahoans struggle with an affordability gap, the state's economy continues to grow, according to the CEO of Zions Bank Nathan Callister, who pointed to several industries that are still performing strongly. "The strongest parts of…...
Job growth beats forecast. Is the economy rebounding?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (76+ words) KBOI Job growth beats forecast. Is the economy rebounding? by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union, Brandon Arnold,…...
Caldwell residents face $20 monthly utility bill increase amid rising costs
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (194+ words) KBOI Caldwell residents face $20 monthly utility bill increase amid rising costs The City of Caldwell has implemented a rate increase for water, sewer, and sanitation services, resulting in an average $20 monthly rise in utility bills for residents since October. Mayor…...
This could be the biggest challenge for small business owners in 2026
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (24+ words) KBOI This could be the biggest challenge for small business owners in 2026...
Idaho faces $40. 3 M budget deficit amid tax cut debates
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) An article from Idaho Capital Sun Idaho's state budget is projected to end fiscal year 2026 with a $40. 3 million deficit, according to the latest report from th. .. Idaho faces $40. 3 M budget deficit amid tax cut debates by CBS2 News Staff BOISE, Idaho…...
Federal Reserve rate cut looms as Trump eyes new chair amid Powell tensions
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (116+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " Another rate cut seems likely at next week's Federal Reserve meeting -- unless Chair Jerome Powell invokes the latest economic data as grounds for a postponement. Former White House Economic Advisor Steve Moore said he thinks there's "a high…...
Consumer sentiment falls to record-low territory as shutdown adds stress
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (555+ words) (TNND) " Stress over the government shutdown is finally being felt by American consumers, who are approaching a record-low level of optimism over the economy. The University of Michigan's long-running consumer sentiment index recorded a preliminary November reading of just 50. 3. That's…...