Centennial Courier

News from the Centennial State

Finance & Economy

Markets, local banking, and the economic forces moving Colorado forward.

Colorado Agriculture Exports Face New Trade Headwinds
Finance & Economy

Colorado Agriculture Exports Face New Trade Headwinds

Colorado agricultural exporters are navigating new trade headwinds as shifting tariff policies affect key markets for the state's beef and grain producers.

Boulder County Small Business Loans Hit New High
Finance & Economy

Boulder County Small Business Loans Hit New High

Small business lending in Boulder County has reached a new high, driven by strong demand from local retail and hospitality businesses.

Grand Junction Oil and Gas Jobs Show Modest Recovery
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Grand Junction Oil and Gas Jobs Show Modest Recovery

Oil and gas employment in the Grand Junction area is showing modest recovery after a prolonged downturn, though jobs remain below historic peaks.

Denver Metro Home Prices Cool as Inventory Climbs
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Denver Metro Home Prices Cool as Inventory Climbs

Denver metro home prices are flattening as listing inventory reaches its highest level in several years, giving buyers more negotiating room.

Denver International Airport Reports Record Passenger Traffic
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Denver International Airport Reports Record Passenger Traffic

Denver International Airport has reported record annual passenger traffic, reinforcing its role as a major economic driver for the metro region.

Front Range Tech Layoffs Ripple Through Local Economy
Finance & Economy

Front Range Tech Layoffs Ripple Through Local Economy

A wave of layoffs among Front Range tech employers is beginning to show up in local spending data, according to regional economists.

Colorado Ski Industry Reports Record Winter Spending
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Colorado Ski Industry Reports Record Winter Spending

Colorado's ski industry is reporting record visitor spending this winter season, driven by strong lift ticket sales and lodging demand.

Colorado Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect Statewide
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Colorado Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect Statewide

Colorado's annual minimum wage adjustment has taken effect statewide, prompting mixed reactions from small business owners and worker advocates.