Jim Rounds, the CEO of Rounds Consulting Group, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the latest happenings with the economy. Some notable points include the federal interest-rate decisions, July job numbers and tariff deadlines. Investors have been keeping tabs on all...
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Tariff-proof your pantry: Which foods to stock up on before import taxes hit home
When it comes to tariff-proofing your pantry, economist Luis Cordova with Rounds Consulting Group, has some tips. READ MORE
Economist tries to make sense of conflicting economic reports
Arizona economist Jim Rounds, president of Rounds Consulting Group, joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss and make sense of conflicting economic reports. WATCH NOW
Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days but Should Consumers Be Preparing for Another Market Manipulation?
President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. Arizona's Morning News asked ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers if the tariffs were all about...
Trump Has Announced New Tariffs. This Economist Says It’s Bad News for Arizona
President Trump on Wednesday announced new tariffs, ranging from 10% to nearly 50% on goods coming into the U.S. Some global markets have already shown effects of the move; European and Asian stock markets opened lower today, as did those in this country. Jim Rounds,...
Economic Effects of New Tariffs and Policies
The recently imposed tariffs on China, as well as the ones on hold for Canada and Mexico, present a new set of economic effects that will directly impact Americans. Additionally, the new policies, such as those focused on immigration, will affect our economy. READ...
No progress on debt ceiling after White House meeting as U.S. inches closer to default
Arizona PBS - No progress on debt ceiling after White House meeting as U.S. inches closer to default Representatives of President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans ended another round of debt ceiling talks on Tuesday with no signs of progress as the deadline to...
Surprise Chamber to Resume Events
Surprise Independent - Surprise Chamber to Resume Events The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce is returning to live events for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown more than 12 months ago. The chamber said it plans to capitalize on positive news about the...
Arizona Economist Sees Promise, Expresses Concern as Federal Aid Flows in
AZ Chamber Business News - Arizona Economist Sees Promise, Expresses Concern as Federal Aid Flows in With the passage of a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package and promise of a historic multi-trillion- dollar infrastructure package, Arizona is poised to experience a...
AZ Chamber Business News – Qualified Facilities Tax Credit Expansion Passed by Legislature, Signed into Law
AZ Chamber Business News - Qualified Facilities Tax Credit Expansion Passed by Legislature, Signed into Law Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed into law H.B. 2321, a bill to increase the current cap on the Qualified Facilities Tax Credit program from $70 million...






