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The global pandemic had a lasting influence on the economy in the form of heightened inflation. In response to this inflationary environment, the Federal Reserve started hiking interest rates in 2022 to force demand and prices down. These rate hikes, among other factors, contributed to a rebalancing of supply and demand in the industrial real estate sector. In 2024, the Fed started cautiously cutting those rates again as inflation trended downward. The Fed has put additional rate cuts on hold, however, as they wait ... Read More

As originally published by Missouri Department of Economic Development Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, announced today that it will open a new Material Processing Facility (MPF) in Park Hills, investing more than $7 million and creating 21 new jobs. The company’s new facility will process non-hazardous waste streams and recovered materials. For more than 40 years, Reworld™ has been at the forefront of sustainable waste solutions while providing world-class results that serve people, the planet, and a more prosperous future. As a recognized ... Read More

The current trade war between the United States and China has caused a mountain of headaches for U.S. retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses that rely on imported goods to keep shelves stocked or production lines running. While these rising import costs may eventually encourage American business leaders to reshore production and source from domestic suppliers, restructuring the supply chain takes time—in many cases, years. Additionally, while China is getting special attention in U.S. tariff policy, tariffs have also impacted imports from key trading partners across ... Read More