Wyoming Population Back Up After Decline Starting in 2015Wyoming Population Back Up After Decline Starting in 2015The state's total population of 578,880 remained below a peak of 586,000 in 2015.Associated PressAssociated Press
Orders for Big-Ticket Manufactured Goods Slide 2%Orders for Big-Ticket Manufactured Goods Slide 2%Transportation equipment orders fell 5.9%, also its biggest decline since May. Associated PressAssociated Press
Most US Workers Still Pay Price of No Paid Parental LeaveMost US Workers Still Pay Price of No Paid Parental LeaveThat compares to 30% of wage earners in the top 25%.Associated PressAssociated Press
Survey of Plains, Western Bankers Shows Waning Rural EconomySurvey of Plains, Western Bankers Shows Waning Rural EconomyAny score above 50 suggests a growing economy, while a score below 50 indicates a shrinking economy.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Consumer Spending Up 0.4% in November, Best Since JulyUS Consumer Spending Up 0.4% in November, Best Since JulyThey are forecasting growth of around 2% in the current quarter.Associated PressAssociated Press
ExxonMobil Announces Expansion Plans in 2 Wyoming CountiesExxonMobil Announces Expansion Plans in 2 Wyoming CountiesOfficials say the company is applying for a permit to build and operate the $260 million carbon capture project.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Industrial Production Snaps Back, Rises 1.1% in NovemberThe increases were bigger than economists had expected.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Housing Construction Increases 3.2% in NovemberUS Housing Construction Increases 3.2% in NovemberThat was the highest level for building permits since May 2007.Associated PressAssociated Press
Employers Post More Jobs in October in Sign of Solid EconomyEmployers Post More Jobs in October in Sign of Solid EconomyFor nearly a year and a half there have been more job postings than unemployed people.Associated PressAssociated Press
Holiday Shopping off to Slow Start, US Retail Sales Up 0.2%Holiday Shopping off to Slow Start, US Retail Sales Up 0.2%Healthy car sales lifted the overall figure. Associated PressAssociated Press