Core inflation spikes in July, but tariff price impacts still muted

A Tuesday report from the Labor Department shows overall annual inflation held steady in July even as prices on consumer goods and services moved up slightly on a monthly basis.

US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge

The U.S. government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291 billion despite a nearly $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

US permits to build single family homes are down. Is Salt Lake City part of the national trend?

Last year saw a welcome rebound in new home construction in the U.S., but permits for single-family homes are down for the first half of 2025.

4 'iconic' Salt Lake bars, restaurants lost in massive Main Street fire; damage at $5M

The owners of the downtown businesses destroyed by fire Monday night say they plan to rebuild, which city business leaders say gives them hope for the future of Main Street.

US consumer prices increase moderately in July; data quality concerns rising

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in July, though rising costs for goods because of import tariffs led to a measure of underlying inflation posting its largest gain in six months.