inflation
Johnson County Supervisors vote to raise minimum wage to $13.02
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase to the county’s recommended minimum wage, raising it to $13.02 per hour starting July 1, 2025. The adjustment follows Consumer Price Index data to reflect inflation. “Though the wage increase…
Villamil: Debt ceiling crisis could lead to economic ‘tailspin’
Anne Villamil is nothing if not frank, and her assessment of the federal government’s debt…
Drought a growing problem for farmers, businesses
When considering the most complex concerns demanding headlines in 2022, Tom Heinold of the US…
Economist: Housing will help U.S. economy recover from hard landing
Rising interest rates and inflation are likely to lead to a declared, though mild recession,…
GreenState Credit Union lays off 42 employees
GreenState Credit Union is reducing its workforce by cutting 42 jobs, effective immediately. The 42…
Will we relive the stagflation of the 1970s?
The world economy is facing slowing growth and rising inflation, raising concerns of a return…
Goldman Sachs survey: Small business facing unprecedented challenges
Ahead of the largest gathering of small business owners in U.S. history – Goldman Sachs…
Fed Chicago president: Inflation ‘clearly too high’
Aggressive action is needed to bring surging inflation under control, and that action will likely…
Index: Inflation continues to be small businesses’ No. 1 problem
The NFIB Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive…
Commercial real estate market expected to grow despite rising interest rates
While rising interest rates are posing a risk to economic growth, Lawrence Yun, chief economist…
Conference Board: Higher inflation to persist into 2023
Inflation has skyrocketed over the past year, hitting 7% by the end of 2021. A…
Wage-price spiral fears to dictate Fed’s policymaking, says UI professor
One University of Iowa professor expects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates and ensure…
Conference Board: Higher inflation to persist into 2023
Inflation has skyrocketed over the past year, hitting 7% by the end of 2021, and…
Small businesses on the brink: New survey data shows Omicron hurting Main Street
Small business owners are being pushed to the brink with an unprecedented set of challenges…
Housing experts predict interest rate hikes, home price growth in 2022
Expect slower housing price appreciation, easing inflation and rising interest rates in 2022, according to…
Economist: Holiday retail sales could increase by 10% in Iowa
Retailers are going to see a significant increase in sales this holiday season, says Creighton…
