Why the Federal Reserve didn't change interest rates; what goes into the decision
The Federal Reserve voted June 18 to keep interest rates at its current of 4.25% to 4.5% range. Since then, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has explained their decision making and what leads into a decision like this.
A housing market lull amid economic uncertainty, how this could impact valley homebuyers
Some potential homebuyers in the Las Vegas Valley are now thinking twice before purchasing a home. This comes as economic uncertainty is translating into a growing trend of more homes for sale and less being sold.
Tariff fluctuations could impact U.S. consumer prices
As global tariffs continue to fluctuate, consumers may feel the effects in their wallets, according to Stephen Miller, an economist and research director at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Center for Business and Economic Research.
Las Vegas tourism faces uncertainty under divisive federal policies
The year 2024 served as a victory lap of sorts in the Las Vegas tourism industry’s recovery from the pandemic. Emboldened by its first-time status as the host of the Super Bowl, Las Vegas set a high mark in visitor spending for the third consecutive year, pulling in $55.1 billion from a visitor count that fell just 800,000 people shy of the 42.5 million who came here in 2019.
Trade war tensions now threatening Southern Nevada's billion-dollar tourism industry
Southern Nevada's economy depends on tourism, but rising tariffs could squeeze the industry that fuels our region. Now, a local economic expert warns the biggest impact could fall on the workers and families who call Southern Nevada home.
UNLV economist breaks down how reciprocal tariffs can affect Las Vegas
Wednesday marks President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day," when reciprocal tariffs will take effect for imported goods. Dr. Stephen Miller, research director for the Center for Business and Economic Research at UNLV, joined us to talk more about how tariffs could affect people living in Las Vegas.