USTR Keeps Two China Tariff Actions in Force
Two U.S. tariff actions on Chinese goods remain in effect as modified. USTR will outline a further review and invite public comments.
Business & Economy
Jobs, labor, companies, prices, investment, markets, trade, agriculture, energy, and consumer economics.
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September payrolls rise by 29,000; unemployment reaches 4.2%
U.S. payrolls grew by 29,000 in September, below the recent monthly average. Unemployment rose to 4.2%, and revisions cut July and August job estimates by a combined 60,000.
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Idaho revenue beats first-quarter forecast by $90.3 million
Idaho General Fund revenue exceeded its fiscal 2027 first-quarter forecast by $90.3 million, though results varied across tax sources.
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Illinois pilot pairs private farm loans with IFA participation
A statewide pilot will have the Illinois Finance Authority participate in portions of private loans for farm facilities and equipment. The anticipated 2% rate is for IFA’s participation, not necessarily the borrower’s full loan.
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Southwire starts Starkville expansion projected to add 130 jobs
Construction is underway on Southwire’s Starkville campus expansion, which is planned to add about 380,000 square feet and approximately 130 jobs.
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Connecticut bond sale includes $1.1B for programs, $19.8M in projected savings
Connecticut’s $1.4431 billion bond sale includes $1.1 billion in new borrowing for state programs and projects. The separate $343.1 million refinancing is projected to save $19.8 million over nine years.
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Louisiana tracker lists 41 planned data centers, 8,430 MW
Cleanview’s October 2026 page lists more planned projects but less planned capacity than its August snapshot. Hut 8’s River Bend campus is under construction in West Feliciana Parish.
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Women started 58% of Maryland’s new businesses since 2019
Women led new business formation in Maryland, while report figures show lower labor-force participation and median wages than men.
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Skydance takes control of WBD under five-year commitments
Warner Bros. Discovery is now a wholly owned Skydance subsidiary. A court decree sets film, production-spending and newsroom commitments, while a separate WGA settlement establishes a limited CBS News staffing baseline.
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West Virginia revenue beats estimate by $62 million through September
West Virginia reported $1.41 billion in General Revenue Fund collections through September, $62 million above estimate. September personal income tax collections fell short of their monthly target.
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U.S. trade deficit jumps 13.7% to $105.6 billion in August
Imports rose more than exports in August, widening the U.S. goods-and-services trade deficit. The deficit through the first eight months of 2026 remained 19.9% below its year-earlier level.
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Constellation raises reported FY2027 EPS outlook as Beer depletions slip
Constellation raised its reported fiscal 2027 EPS outlook and reaffirmed comparable guidance. Second-quarter Beer sales rose 5%, while depletions fell 0.6%.
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Conover joins Catawba County update on Microsoft data-center development
A June 23 update says Microsoft’s planned Catawba County project has progressed and that questions about land use, utilities, taxes and infrastructure are growing.
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McKesson Selects Moore for New Distribution Center
The City of Moore identifies McKesson’s selection of the city for a new distribution center as an economic-development project. Separate council minutes describe an east-lot warehouse and distribution-center site planned for light-industrial use.
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Fontana commission to review proposed commercial center on Aug. 18
Fontana’s Planning Commission will review a proposed 69,617-square-foot commercial center at Sierra Avenue and Terra Vista Drive on Aug. 18.
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Bellevue Defense-Tech Campus Lands Anchor Tenant, $50 Million State Commitment
A planned Bellevue defense-technology campus has secured its first major tenant and is expected to receive $50 million in state support.
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ECB Holds Euro-Area Rates on July 23 as Middle East Energy Shock Threatens to Prolong Inflation
The European Central Bank kept all three key euro-area interest rates unchanged on July 23, 2026, while warning that volatile energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict could continue to fuel inflation.
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ECB Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Keeps Energy Risks Elevated
The European Central Bank left all three key interest rates unchanged on July 23, 2026, saying volatile energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict had made the inflation outlook more uncertain.
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Peoria clears way for Amkor’s $33 million expansion
Peoria approved a land sale tied to Amkor Technology’s planned semiconductor expansion north of Loop 303, a project that could shape growth for decades.
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USPTO Sets Oct. 1, 2026 Madrid e-Filing Deadline
The USPTO says Madrid e-Filing will become the required platform for new international trademark applications based on U.S. applications or registrations starting Oct. 1, 2026.
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USDA Opens Applications for $500 Million Fertilizer Program
The USDA is accepting applications for up to $500 million to expand independent domestic fertilizer production and improve supply options for U.S. farmers.
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U.S. Charitable Giving Reached a Record $617 Billion in 2025
Americans gave an estimated $617 billion to U.S. charities in 2025, a 3% increase after inflation, according to Giving USA.