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Trump delays higher tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on ...

A new year, a new opportunity to lead

As we close out 2025 and look ahead to a new year, it is a natural time for reflection and for renewed commitment to the future of Delta County. One of the most meaningful investments we can make as a community is in the development of strong, capable leaders who are ready to serve, ...

Stocks close slightly lower post-Christmas

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed slightly lower Friday in a quiet day of trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. The S&P 500 index fell 2.11 points, less than 0.1%, to close at 6,929.94, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20.19 points, also less than 0.1%, to 48,710.97 ...

Average mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months. The average long-term mortgage rate fell to 6.18% from 6.21% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday. A year ago, the rate ...

S&P 500 closes Tuesday at another record high

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed Tuesday at another record on Wall Street after a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer. The U.S. government's first assessment of economic growth during the third quarter also showed that inflation remains high. A separate report showed ...

Consumer confidence drops to lowest level since April

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers' confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grew anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 3.8 points to 89.1 in December, ...