The United States federal government recently banned Russian oil. The announcement has largely contributed to a spike in gasoline prices in Las Vegas and other cities in the country. Economists have warned that the rising prices might make potential casino visitors rethink traveling to Vegas.

The conflict in Ukraine continues to change on a minute-by-minute basis, and journalists who are seeking context into the myriad political, historical, social, and economic issues that have arisen as a result of the Russian invasion can turn to the following UNLV experts for insight.

UNLV Economics Professor Stephen Miller says it shows a shift in the market.

Certainly, anyone who recently filled up a gas tank (up 49.6 percent from a year ago), bought a Thanksgiving turkey (up 24 percent), or did a little holiday shopping this past month (up 5 to 17 percent) is feeling the pinch of rapidly rising prices.

Small business owners around the valley continue to face hiring problems after being closed for a time due to the pandemic.

Staffing issues just aren’t getting any better for some small business owners in the valley.

As Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport welcomed the first transatlantic visitors in 20 months this week, a new report predicts that visitation next year will be close to pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, they could well surpass them, the report suggests.

While U.S. lawmakers consider a pair of omnibus infrastructure and domestic spending bills, Nevada’s economic recovery continues to hinge on the novel coronavirus and its spread, economists said during a Tuesday economic forecasting event at the Thomas & Mack Center.