Economy
Posted February 13, 2024 Zillow released its January 2024 Rental Market Report, showing how rental prices have increased in Kansas City, and other major cities, despite apartment construction on the rise and cooling for economic growth in the nation. Rents…
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Posted February 5, 2024 The match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 was announced Sunday and unveiled what matches Kansas City will host. Kansas City will host six games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, according to the schedule.…
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Posted January 29, 2024 Universities and community colleges could receive a 3 percent boost in funding if the state legislature approves Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s state budget proposal. During Wednesday's annual State of the State Address to the Missouri General…
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Posted January 25, 2024 The U.S. economy accelerated beyond the initial prediction for capping 2023 as gross domestic product increases at a 3.3 percent annualized rate. GDP, a measure of all the goods and services produced in the U.S., increased…
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Posted January 25, 2024 UMB Bank released its 2024 economic outlook pointing out several factors that could lead to a “choppy ride” for the year in addition to a mild recession. The 2024 economic outlook cites many crosscurrents, either current…
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Posted January 18, 2024 Updated January 23, 2024 Jackson County legislators voted 7-2 Monday to override County Executive Frank White’s veto of a stadium tax ballot question. The decision to override the veto means the 3/8th-cent stadium sales tax will…
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Posted January 18, 2024 Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. announced its initial public offering and will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Palmer Square Capital BDC arrived on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, under the symbol…
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Posted January 18, 2024 Creighton University released its Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) report for January, indicating moderate growth in the region but still failing to achieve an above-average rating. The region’s overall reading for January rose to 48.1 from 41.7…
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Posted January 18, 2024 The Federal Reserve Board released its first Beige Book report of 2024, showing the Kansas City region’s consumer spending decreased across several categories and weak loan demand for multiple loan types. The Beige Book is a…
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Posted January 15, 2024 As the housing market continues to challenge those looking for a comfortable place to live, Kansas City is becoming more popular for individuals looking to rent, according to a report from RentCafe.com. The site released its…
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