US Consumer Spending Slows to 0.3% Gain in DecemberUS Consumer Spending Slows to 0.3% Gain in DecemberFor the year, the GDP grew by 2.3%, a sharp drop from 2.9% GDP growth in 2018.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Economy Grew at Moderate 2.1% Rate in Fourth QuarterUS Economy Grew at Moderate 2.1% Rate in Fourth QuarterEconomists look for even slower growth in 2020 of around 1.8%.Associated PressAssociated Press
Ben-David Outlines Campaign ThemesBen-David Outlines Campaign ThemesBen-David says the state needs to diversify beyond the energy industries that have been Wyoming's economic mainstay for decades.Doug RandallDoug RandallGlenn WoodsGlenn Woods
Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Slump to 3-Month LowsLong-Term US Mortgage Rates Slump to 3-Month LowsMortgage rates have shown stability in recent months.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Home Sales Soared 3.6% in DecemberUS Home Sales Soared 3.6% in DecemberFor all of 2019, 5.34 million homes were sold, matching the 2018 level.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming’s Capital Sees Economic Downturn Due to Job DecreaseWyoming’s Capital Sees Economic Downturn Due to Job DecreaseThe loss of mining jobs contributed to a 10.3% decrease in weekly earnings for Cheyenne’s private sector employees.Associated PressAssociated Press
Survey of Plains, Western Bankers Says Rural Economy GrowingSurvey of Plains, Western Bankers Says Rural Economy GrowingAny score above 50 suggests a growing economy.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Stock Indexes Rally Following Solid Retail Sales ReportUS Stock Indexes Rally Following Solid Retail Sales ReportFinancial companies, including banks, also rose.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Powder River Basin Coal Production Continues to SlowWyoming Powder River Basin Coal Production Continues to SlowU.S. coal consumption experienced a similar decline, decreasing 13.4% from the same period in 2018.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Services Firms Grew at a Faster Pace Last MonthUS Services Firms Grew at a Faster Pace Last MonthThe index covers retail, health care, hotels and restaurants, and professional services, among other sectors.Associated PressAssociated Press