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April 1, 2026
DC-area population growth normalizes after 2024 surge
Population growth across the Washington, D.C., region eased in 2025 after an unusually strong surge in 2024, marking a return to a more typical expansion for one of the nation's largest markets.
April 1, 2026
Consumer sentiment sours in March
Consumer sentiment soured in March as higher gas prices and heightened uncertainty took hold.
March 27, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area emerges as a leading California region for population growth
The U.S. Census Bureau’s newly released 2025 population estimates show that the Bay Area has entered a period of renewed demographic growth after several challenging years, with the region’s six core counties collectively adding more than 13,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, even as California overall saw a slight population decline.
March 25, 2026
Economists assess risks to the US outlook — and revise their forecasts
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down for now, disrupting oil supplies and sending crude oil and other product prices soaring, the economy faces a risk of a slowdown in economic growth and a boost to inflation.
March 18, 2026
Federal Reserve holds rates steady as war complicates economic outlook
The Federal Reserve of the United States held its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for the second policy meeting of the year, signaling caution as officials weigh the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East.
March 18, 2026
Economic cross-currents confound easy policymaking as growth slows and inflation persists
Economic data paints an increasingly complex picture.
March 16, 2026
Charlotte's job boom defies national slowdown, reigniting office leasing
Charlotte, North Carolina’s labor market has widened its gap with the nation, offering office landlords an uncommon tailwind as many U.S. markets contend with slower hiring.
March 13, 2026
Des Moines labor market turns a corner
Total nonfarm employment in Des Moines increased by 1,100 jobs year over year in December, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, marking a clear inflection after much of late 2024 was defined by contraction.
March 11, 2026
February jobs report wipes out January gains, as oil price shocks loom
A softer-than-expected employment report for February confirmed a deteriorating job market. At the same time, the threat of rising oil prices as the military conflict in Iran drags on, combined with reports of rising producer prices and core inflation that remained above the 2% target in February, poses a challenging set of circumstances for Federal Reserve policymakers at their March meeting next week.
January 28, 2026
Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged to begin 2026
The Federal Reserve of the United States held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its first policy meeting of the year, following three straight reductions.
January 26, 2026
Flight cancellations linger after winter storms; Logistics firms face financial struggles; Durable goods orders rise
Flight cancellations linger after winter storms
December 31, 2025
US economy withstands a year of policy uncertainty
The first year of the second Trump administration presented numerous opportunities for economists to predict whether the economy would surge, sputter or sail through.
December 30, 2025
Closely watched manufacturing indicator declines; Homebuilder looks to expand; Cost of necessities rise
Texas manufacturing falls
December 29, 2025
Where the growth may come in 2026
Despite a year of murky government data, the signals for 2026 are clear: Steady economic growth, rising incomes and shifting housing dynamics will shape the market.
December 10, 2025
Fed cuts key interest rate but signals fewer reductions in year ahead
The Federal Reserve of the United States reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point on Wednesday — the third rate cut this year — bringing it to the lowest range since 2022.
November 26, 2025
The labor market appeared to be holding up before the government shut down
The federal government shutdown occurred just days before the September jobs report was due to be released, but most of the data collection had already been completed. So when the government reopened a few weeks ago, it was only a matter of time before the results would be revealed.
October 16, 2025
Inflation flattens real rate growth in San Antonio hotels
Despite visible gains in nominal pricing for San Antonio’s downtown upper-tier hotels, the purchasing power of average daily rates, or ADR, remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
September 17, 2025
Petco thins its fleet with 25 store closings planned this year
Petco is set to close 25 stores this year, on top of the 25 it shuttered last year, as it becomes the latest retailer to trim its store fleet.
September 17, 2025
Northern Arizona hospitality feels pinch of Canadian travel decline, wildfires and shift to upscale hotels
Recent performance in Northern Arizona’s hospitality market is shaped by a pronounced decline in Canadian inbound travel, the disruptive impact of the North Rim fire and the region’s distinctive hotel inventory mix.
September 17, 2025
U.S. hotel market shows mixed results as occupancy and average daily rate trends differ
Through July 2025, the U.S. hospitality sector is defined by pronounced divergence in market performance. Out of 172 markets tracked by STR, 87 have posted year-over-year declines in occupancy, highlighting a landscape where larger U.S. economic volatility and local dynamics are shaping outcomes more than ever.