economy

Collard Sneed writes, "Trump and his yes men continue swinging the wrecking ball with glee, celebrating as they destroy the economy, one support at a time."

California and the Mexican state of Sonora will work together to combat climate change and strengthen economic ties after the governors of the two states signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday.

A 2024 report on labor in Montana said the economy is continuing to expand, unemployment remains low, and wage growth is increasing and has outpaced inflation.

Ken Toole writes, "It should come as no surprise that corporate leaders see an opportunity to maximize their profit in the face of a crisis like the pandemic."

The high cost of housing and other necessities will keep the economy central to both of the major campaigns, as seen this week in the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

A National Park Service report shows that the over 2.9 million people who visited the park spent over $372 million in the nearby communities.

While the employment landscape is still relatively strong, the economy is clearly slowing down, which is both good and bad.

Residents across Missoula County want a wider housing stock, greater affordability and more investment in public infrastructure, according to a survey completed last month.

According to data presented Tuesday, 2021 marked the year of peak growth, and while wages and salaries may be less affected during an economic slowdown, reduced home borrowing will be a drag on growth.

Stocks rallied in 2023, as investor momentum picked up with the shrinking threat of recession, diminishing inflation and the increasing likelihood of a soft economic landing.