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Experts Warn of Shipping Delays and Rising Costs as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz could force ships to take lengthy detours, leading to higher fuel expenses and freight rates.

San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties See Population Declines

Census data shows drop in residents despite state estimates of slight increases

Michigan Loses Over 1,300 Farms Amid Shifting Agricultural Economy

Rural communities face significant changes as farms grow larger or diversify to survive

Naples, FL Home Sale Prices Continue Decline in 2026

Median home list price down 8.4% from January 2025

California Real Estate Market Slows Sharply

High interest rates, insurance costs, and new taxes contribute to 31% drop in home sales

New Research Shows Housing Growth, Affordability in Northwest Salt Lake Valley

Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shares findings on the dynamic housing landscape in West Valley City, Kearns, Taylorsville, Magna, and West Salt Lake City.

TAMIU Keynote to Explore Evolution of US-México Border Economy

Dr. James Gerber to present on history and challenges of the cross-border region

Investors Fleeing US Housing Market

Institutional investors were exiting the U.S. housing market even before Trump threatened to bar them from buying more homes, a study found.

Galesburg Lands on National Economic Development List for First Time

KCAP says the momentum is just getting started for the small Illinois city.

Silicon Valley's Wealth Divide Widens as Investment Gains Outpace Wages

A new report finds economic gains are increasingly tied to investments owned by the region's more affluent residents.

Weld County's GDP Growth Ranks 7th in Colorado

Weld County's economy grew at a 6.5% rate in 2024, according to new data.

Champaign County Home Values Vary Widely in Latest Census Estimates

Savoy and Mahomet lead the region while several smaller villages report median home values below $80,000.

Port Laredo Records $353.94 Billion in 2025 Trade

Port of Entry Posts $14.94 Billion Increase Year Over Year as Laredo Remains the Western Hemisphere's Leading Land Port

Local Experts Warn of Economic Impacts from Escalating Iran Tensions

ODU Economics Chair says prolonged conflict could raise gas prices, slow military spending in Hampton Roads

Ohio's 'Micropolitans' Ranked Best in Nation for Economic Development Projects

Five of Ohio's major metro areas also ranked in the top 10 for the East North Central Region.

Mendocino County's Economy Faces Challenges Across Key Sectors

Longtime industries like wine, timber, and marijuana struggle as local leaders work to address financial troubles

Texas Refineries Eye Venezuelan Oil as Mexico Exports Decline

U.S. Gulf Coast refiners look to replace lost Mexican heavy crude with Venezuelan oil as sanctions ease.

New Jersey Sees Alarming Exodus as Residents Flee High Costs

Garden State loses over 192,000 residents since 2020 as remote work and lower taxes lure people to warmer states

Wilmington Apartment Rents Fall 8% Since January 2025

Median rent now $1,687, down from $1,842 a year earlier, according to Zumper data.

Greenville Becomes Top Stop for Viking River Cruises

A Netflix food show helped put the Mississippi Delta town on the map for the cruise line.