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AZ Political Podcast: Economic Impact on the United States During the Government Shutdown
Valley economist Jim Rounds joins Jim Sharpe on the AZ Political...
Residents Are Furious—But This $3.2B Project Could Be Arizona’s Biggest Win Yet
In the midst of growing debate surrounding the BNSF Railway’s $3.2...
Why are there so many inflation reports and which one matters?
Valley economist and Rounds Consulting president Jim Rounds joins...
DEBRIEF: Inside the latest inflation numbers with Garrett Archer
Inflation came in at 2.7% in July, largely unchanged from June....
Farmers/Products & Paying for College
As new tariffs hit U.S. food imports and grocery bills continue to...
An Update on the Economy
Jim Rounds, the CEO of Rounds Consulting Group, joined “Arizona...
Peoria Airpark: An Economic Discussion August 2024
The City of Peoria and Jim Rounds from Rounds Consulting Group,...
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...
Economist tries to make sense of conflicting economic reports
Arizona economist Jim Rounds, president of Rounds Consulting Group,...
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...
Trump Has Announced New Tariffs. This Economist Says It’s Bad News for Arizona
President Trump on Wednesday announced new tariffs, ranging from 10%...
New Economic Analysis Warns of Significant Job Losses, Higher Health Care Costs if Federal Medicaid Cuts Move Forward
A new economic impact report released by the Arizona Chamber...
Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
Call for a 24-Hour National Economic Blackout A grassroots...
Phoenix-based electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection
Phoenix-based electric automaker Nikola has filed bankruptcy and...
Economic Effects of New Tariffs and Policies
The recently imposed tariffs on China, as well as the ones on hold...
How SUSD Drives Economic Growth: Insights with Jim Rounds
In this episode of SUSD Spotlight, Jim Rounds, President of Rounds...
Insights Into Recent Stock Market Drop
Wall Street took a beating Monday with numbers plunging hundreds of...
Arizona job growth faces risks amid market slowdown, economist says
Phoenix Business Journal- Arizona job growth faces risks amid market...
Arizona should promote sensible housing affordability solutions, not political pandering
Phoenix Business Journal- Arizona should promote sensible housing...
Arizona’s housing crisis is only getting worse, experts say
12News- Arizona's housing crisis is only getting worse, experts say...
Jim Rounds Talks to AZ Morning News
KTAR - Arizona's Morning News February 12th, 2024 Valley Economist...
The Buzz: How the state went from a surplus to a deficit
azpm - The Buzz: How the state went from a surplus to a deficit Two...
By the numbers: Downtown Phoenix generated $21.2 billion in 2022, study says
KJZZ - By the numbers: Downtown Phoenix generated $21.2 billion in...
Addressing major barriers in combating chronic homelessness
Lack of affordable and available housing hampers efforts to help...
How Arizona went from a projected budget surplus to a $400M shortfall
Fronteras - How Arizona went from a projected budget surplus to a...
What a government shutdown could mean for Arizona’s economy
Fronteras - What a government shutdown could mean for Arizona's...
Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to keeping Arizona’s workforce strong
AZ Capitol Times: Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to...
My View: How collaboration, innovation, dedication can keep Arizona’s workforce strong
Phoenix Business Journal - My View: How collaboration, innovation,...
A look at the Inflation Reduction Act one year later
ABC 15 - A look at the Inflation Reduction Act one year later One...
Economist: AZ economy is better than growth numbers show, and we’ll be OK if recession hits
KJZZ - Economist: AZ economy is better than growth numbers show, and...
U.S. Extends Job Growth Streak Even as Economy Cools
The New York Times - U.S. Extends Job Growth Streak Even as Economy...
TSMC delays start of Phoenix chip factory production, citing skilled worker shortage
KTAR News - TSMC delays start of Phoenix chip factory production,...
Phoenix inflation at lowest level in 18 months, but still outpacing US rate
KTAR News - Phoenix inflation at lowest level in 18 months, but...
Valley insurance agent offers free professional headshots amid encouraging jobs report
ABC 15 - Valley insurance agent offers free professional headshots...
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...
The Growth of Golf across the Valley spurs $6 billion economic boost while staying environmentally friendly
Phoenix Business Journal - Golf’s growth across Valley spurs $6...
Golf’s growth across Valley spurs $6 billion economic boost while staying environmentally friendly
Cronkite News - Golf’s growth across Valley spurs $6 billion...
Job openings fall for four consecutive months
ABC15 - DATA: Job openings fall for four consecutive months The...
Housing market reality check, home prices decreasing in Phoenix area
ABC15 - Housing market reality check, home prices decreasing in...
Inflation cooling, according to new U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report
ABC15 - Inflation cooling, according to new U.S. Bureau of Economic...
Experts Explain How Silicon Valley Bank Closing Affects Arizona
Univision - Experts Explain How Silicon Valley Bank Closing Affects...
Priced out: What will Fed rate hike do to Phoenix housing market?
ABC15 - Priced out: What will Fed rate hike do to Phoenix housing...
Possible Arizona tax cuts could mean trouble during an economic downturn
KJZZ - Possible Arizona tax cuts could mean trouble during an...
The Gaydos and Chad Show – Jim Rounds Predicts a “Rolling Recession” Coming in 2024.
President Jim Rounds featured on the Gaydos & Chad Show Listen...
DATA: Consumer spending accelerates in January
Consumer spending is rising and has sped up a little since last...
DATA: Consumer spending accelerates in January
ABC15 - DATA: Consumer spending accelerates in January Consumer...
Inflation is Increasing More in Phoenix Than Anywhere in the U.S.
Univision Phoenix - Inflation is Increasing More in Phoenix Than...
The Great Divide: The Economy is a Particularly Key Factor in This Year’s Midterms
KJZZ News - The Great Divide: The Economy is a Particularly Key...
The Arguments For and Against Arizona’s New 2.5% Flat Tax
ABC15 - The Arguments For and Against Arizona's New 2.5% Flat Tax...
Cheaper Cities Hit Hardest by Inflation
Debt.com - Cheaper Cities Hit Hardest by Inflation No one is safe...
The Latest Consumer Price Index is Out; Phoenix Leads the Nation in Inflation
KJZZ News - The Latest Consumer Price Index is Out; Phoenix Leads...
Phoenix Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Inflation. Here’s Why:
12 News - Phoenix Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Inflation. Here's...
What’s Next for Borrowers After President Biden’s Plan to Forgive Student Loans
ABC 15 - What's Next for Borrowers After President Biden's Plan to...
CHIPS Act Should Benefit AZ’s Large Semiconductor Industry
ABC15 - CHIPS Act Should Benefit AZ’s Large Semiconductor Industry...
Did the U.S. Enter a Recession Today?
KTAR News - Did the U.S. Enter a Recession Today? Jim Rounds, Valley...
Economist: High Inflation is a Sign Arizona’s Economy is in ‘Pretty Good Shape’
KJZZ News - Economist: High Inflation is a Sign Arizona's Economy is...
Arizona Lawmakers at Loggerheads Over Budget
AZ PBS - Arizona Lawmakers at Loggerheads Over Budget The...
Inflation in Phoenix Is Higher Than Anywhere Else in America
Phoenix New Times - Inflation in Phoenix Is Higher Than Anywhere...
Arizona Small Businesses Feeling Strain of Inflation, Supply-Chain Woes
KTAR News - Arizona Small Businesses Feeling Strain of Inflation,...
US Inflation Might Have Hit a New 40-Year High in January
ABC 15 - US Inflation Might Have Hit a New 40-Year High in January...
Economist Expects Developing Arizona’s Workforce to Cost Initially, But Pay Off
KTAR News - Economist Expects Developing Arizona's Workforce to Cost...
Arizona’s Nation-Leading Home Prices Should Slow Down in 2023, Economist Says
KTAR News - Arizona’s Nation-Leading Home Prices Should Slow Down in...
Arizona Economic Expert Wants State to Keep Attracting Newcomers
KTAR News - Arizona Economic Expert Wants State to Keep Attracting...
December Jobs Report: Employers Add 199,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls to 3.9%
ABC 15 - December Jobs Report: Employers Add 199,000 Jobs,...
Arizona Economy Speeding Towards Long-Lasting Growth, Consultant Says
KTAR News - Arizona Economy Speeding Towards Long-Lasting Growth,...
Phoenix-Area Housing Prices Could Stay High for While Longer, Economist Says
KTAR News - Phoenix-Area Housing Prices Could Stay High for While...
Inflation Alone Unlikely to Lead to Recession, Phoenix Economist Says
KTAR News - Inflation Alone Unlikely to Lead to Recession, Phoenix...
Holiday Sales Expected to be Robust in Arizona Despite Supply Woes
KTAR News - Holiday Sales Expected to be Robust in Arizona Despite...
KTAR News – Why Grocery Prices Continue to Rise and When Might They Fall
KTAR News - Why Grocery Prices Continue to Rise and When Might They...
Arizona Economy Reaches 95% Recovery of Pandemic-Lost Jobs
KTAR News - Arizona Economy Reaches 95% Recovery of Pandemic-Lost...
Looking Towards Arizona’s Recovery After COVID-19
AZ Chamber Business News - Looking Towards Arizona’s Recovery After...
How The New State Budget Could Impact Arizonans
KJZZ News - How The New State Budget Could Impact Arizonans The...
Pinal County: San Tan Valley Economic Development Forum
Pinal County: San Tan Valley Economic Development Forum Forum...
Questions Raised Regarding Ducey Plan to Cut Arizona Taxes by $1.5B
Daily Independent - Questions Raised Regarding Ducey Plan to Cut...
AZ Economist: Withdrawal of Pandemic Benefits Could Hurt Arizonans
KJZZ News - AZ Economist: Withdrawal of Pandemic Benefits Could Hurt...
Surprise Chamber to Resume Events
Surprise Independent - Surprise Chamber to Resume Events The...
Arizona Tourism Needs to Reboot Marketing Campaign, Economist Says
KTAR News - Arizona Tourism Needs to Reboot Marketing Campaign,...
Arizona Economist Sees Promise, Expresses Concern as Federal Aid Flows in
AZ Chamber Business News - Arizona Economist Sees Promise, Expresses...
What Better-Than-Expected Federal Jobs Numbers Mean for Arizona
KJZZ News - What Better-Than-Expected Federal Jobs Numbers Mean for...
Arizona Economy Growing with Higher-Wage Jobs, Expert Says
KTAR News - Arizona Economy Growing with Higher-Wage Jobs, Expert...
AZ Chamber Business News – Qualified Facilities Tax Credit Expansion Passed by Legislature, Signed into Law
AZ Chamber Business News - Qualified Facilities Tax Credit Expansion...
AZ Chamber Business News – Arizona’s Healthcare Industry Serves as Key Economic Driver
AZ Chamber Business News - Arizona’s Healthcare Industry Serves as...
AZ Republic – One Simple Prison Policy Change Could Have the Economic Impact of 30 High-Tech Factories
AZ Republic - One Simple Prison Policy Change Could Have the...
Report: Criminal Justice Reform Could Save Arizona Taxpayers More Than $1B
KJZZ News - Report: Criminal Justice Reform Could Save Arizona...
Arizona PBS – Criminal Justice Reform Could Increase State Savings
Arizona PBS - Criminal Justice Reform Could Increase State Savings A...
Think Tank Discusses the Economy, COVID and the Stimulus Plan
KTAR News - Think Tank Discusses the Economy, COVID and the Stimulus...
Valley Economists Expect Arizona to Aggressively Rebound in 2022-23
KTAR News - Valley Economists Expect Arizona to Aggressively Rebound...
AZ Economist: ‘We Need To Think Bigger’ After Downturn
KJZZ News - AZ Economist: 'We Need To Think Bigger' After Downturn...
AZ Chamber Business News – Economist: Vaccinations Fastest Route to Arizona Economic Recovery
AZ Chamber Business News - Economist: Vaccinations Fastest Route to...
Arizona State of Innovation Summit
AZ Big Media - Arizona State of Innovation Summit On January 28th,...
AZ Chamber Business News – Real Estate Community Hears Legal and Economic Implications of Prop 208
AZ Chamber Business News - Real Estate Community Hears Legal and...
2021 Tourism & Travel Industry Legislative Kickoff Forum
Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association - 2021 Tourism & Travel...
The 2020 Hammer Awards
AZ Chamber Business News - The 2020 Hammer Awards At the end of each...