U.S. Department of Labor Awards $86 Million for Industry-Driven Skills Training Nationwide
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills...
Economy
Oregon Added 6,900 Jobs in August Led by Healthcare, Government, Leisure; Unemployment Rises to 5%
Oregon -- Official Release: In August, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 6,900 jobs, following a revised gain...
Treasury Department Welcomes New Senior Officials
Washington, D.C. — Official Release: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced today key appointments for senior positions at the...
The Future of Digital Assets: Insights on the CLARITY Act
Washington, D.C. -- Official Release: House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity...
Oregon’s Housing Market Under Pressure: Affordability Declines as Supply Falls Short
Oregon -- Oregon is facing a worsening housing crisis, with new data showing affordability in sharp decline and housing production...
Republicans Cite Democrat Policies as Cause of Oregon’s Economic Challenges
Salem, OR. – Official Release: The May revenue forecast confirms that Oregon has enough money to meet its obligations and...
Federal Reserve Withdraws Crypto Guidance for Banks
Washington, D.C. -- Official Release: The Federal Reserve Board on last Thursday announced the withdrawal of guidance for banks related...
Oregon’s Economic Crossroads: Job Growth and Business Retention Challenges
Oregon - Oregon’s economy is undergoing important transitions, with growing disparities between public and private sector job growth, persistent challenges...
Unemployment Claims Steady Amid Minor Fluctuations
Oregon - Recent reports from the U.S. Department of Labor reveal modest fluctuations in unemployment insurance claims over the past...
Portland Metro Chamber Releases 2025 Economic Report and Findings
Portland, OR. -- Official Release: The Portland Metro Chamber released its State of the Economy and State of Downtown & the Central City...
CFTC Appoints Brian Young as Director of Enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Official Release: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced Brian Young will serve as the...
U.S. Unemployment Claims See Slight Decrease in Early February
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Labor reported that for the week ending February 8, 2025, initial unemployment claims...
Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy: Current Trends and Risks
Washington, D.C. - Official Release: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. The...
Scott Bessent Sworn in as 79th Treasury Secretary
Washington, D.C. – Official Release: Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury by Supreme Court Justice...
Oregon Employment Decline: December 2024 Report
Oregon - Official Release: In December, Oregon's seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 3,700 jobs, following a revised increase...
Federal Reserve Withdraws from NGFS: Impact on Green Finance
Washington, D.C. - The Federal Reserve Board announced on 1/17/2025 it had withdrawn from the Network of Central Banks and...
US Treasury Report: Impact of Technology on Personal Auto Insurance
Washington, D.C. – Official Release: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Federal Insurance Office (FIO) released its Report on Personal...
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Delivers Speech at University of Michigan Covering a Swath of Economic Issues
Ann Arbor, MI. - Official Release: Thank you, Dean Logue. It is wonderful to be back in my adopted home...
Final Rules for Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Explained
Washington, D.C. – Official Release: Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules for...
U.S. Treasury Adjusts PSPAs for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Washington, D.C. – Official Release: The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced...
Oregon unemployment levels hold steady around 4%, social assistance and government lead in job growth
Oregon - Official Release: Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.0% in August and September and has been in a tight range...
Oregon Government Publishes Maximum Rent Increase for 2025 Under Rent Control Law
Salem, OR. - Official Release: Today, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) published the annual maximum rent increase allowed...
Monthly Household Inflation Costs Up by About $1,000 from 2021 for Oregon Households
Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com 4/10/2024 Oregon - Data from the US Congress Joint Economic Committee's State Inflation Tracker...