Business & Economy
Jacob Rueda
What the delay in receiving a tax refund this year will mean for Utahns
Despite the delay in getting a tax refund to people, the IRS says filing electronically and using direct deposit is still the fastest way to get a refund.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Corporate profit in US saw huge leap in 2021
A DMBA financial planner explained how the economic recovery is going better than expected; the U.S. saw a 25% jump in corporate profit in 2021.4 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Utah leads nation in economic growth
Economic recovery from the pandemic is slowly improving across the nation, and Utah is leading the effort4 years ago
Dan Bammes
Report: Utah has the nation’s strongest middle class
Utah's middle-class ranking is the highest in the country and is well above the national average, reports the Utah Foundation.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Stephen Wilhite, the creator of the GIF has died at the age of 74
Steven Wilhite, the creator of the GIF, passed away earlier this month from COVID.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Outdoor Retailer convention coming back to Salt Lake City in 2023
SALT LAKE CITY — After a five-year hiatus, the Outdoor Retailer show is returning to Salt Lake City in 2023 through 2025. This move isn’t sitting well with dozens of retailers that say they plan on boycotting the show if it’s in the Beehive State. Just this fall, Gov. Spencer Cox invited the convention back […]4 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Ogden giving city workers pay raises with more possibly in the future
Ogden city council plans to vote on a pay increase for city employees in April. It's an effort to retain employees and stay competitive in the market.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Economy is healthy except for inflation, which will come down, says finance expert
Inflation is affecting everyone but it will start to ease, plus the economy is healthy for those seeking good-paying jobs in a tight labor market, says the editor-in-chief of Investopedia.4 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Experts say despite interest rate hike, Utahns fare better economically than others
Despite the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, experts say prices won't be affected for a while, but that Utahns should still watch their spending.4 years ago
Dan Bammes
Breeze Airways opens new training facility
Breeze Airways opened a training center near the Salt Lake City International Airport. Flights from Breeze will not be flying in yet though.4 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer
Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
The Fed’s rate increase will hit car loans, new mortgages, credit cards
The expected interest rate increase on Wednesday is an attempt to slow inflation by first slowing borrowing and spending.4 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Utah sits in the middle for rates of people quitting during the pandemic
Data compiled by Careercloud.com shows that Utah sits at 24 for the lowest number of people quitting during the pandemic.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How will the expected interest rate rise ding your wallet?
Interest rates are likely to rise, but consumers can take action now to avoid the sting of inflation, says a national financial expert.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Reliable childcare hard to find for estimated half a million families
SALT LAKE CITY — Reliable childcare is hard to come by for Utahns, according to data from a recent report. And local experts say more than half of Utah families have both parents working outside the home. “54% of children under age six live in families with a need,” said childcare policy advocate Erin Jemison. […]4 years ago
Mark Jones
With soaring gas prices, expert says people will stay closer to home
Soaring gas prices will keep people closer to home, says Vicki Varella with the Utah Department of Tourism.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Calls for ‘gas tax holiday’ grow, but some analysts think it’s a bad idea
Due to the rise in gas prices, many people around the country are asking for 'gas tax holiday.'4 years ago
Dan Bammes
World wheat shortages an opportunity for Utah farmers
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to create wheat shortages, as both countries are among the top producers for wheat.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Expert says people will pay even more for groceries due to high gas prices
Retail analysts are predicting the cost of groceries will go up because of high gas prices.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Oil industry insiders say Biden will have to make big changes to bring Utah gas prices down
In order to keep Utah gas prices down, oil industry experts say there are things President Biden can do, but it would require a policy change.4 years ago
Mark Jones
State, business leaders announce donation drive to help Ukraine refugees
On Thursday, Gov. Cox announced a state-wide donation drive of cash and supplies to help the Ukraine refugees. The drive will run March 4-14.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utahns are reportedly paying more in inflation than other states
A report by the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee found that Utahns are paying more in inflation that other states.4 years ago
PAUL WISEMAN and DAVID McHUGH AP Economics Writers
Economic dangers from Russia’s invasion ripple across globe
Even before Putin's troops invaded Ukraine, the global economy was straining under surging inflation, tangled supply chains, and tumbling stock prices.4 years ago
