Why 4 Arizona cities have emerged as havens from financial stress

A February study from WalletHub examined the 100 largest US cities’ levels of “financial distress.”Arizona boasts four cities with stronger local economies, compared to the rest of the US.Major … A February study from WalletHub examined the 100 largest US cities’ levels of “financial distress.”Arizona boasts four cities with stronger local economies, compared to the rest of…

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Arizona’s New Voting Laws That Require Proof of Citizenship Are Not Discriminatory, a US Judge Rules

A U.S. district judge has ruled Arizona legislators did not discriminate when they adopted laws requiring counties to verify the status of registered voters who haven’t provided proof of U.S. citizens … A U.S. district judge has ruled Arizona legislators did not discriminate when they adopted laws requiring counties to verify the status of registered…

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US stocks climb as the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rises in line with estimates

By Personal consumption expenditures data came in as expected on Thursday.REUTERS/Brendan McDermidStocks climbed as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge met expectations.Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased by 0.4% month over month in January.The reading should boost the outlook for rate cuts, as inflation doesn’t look to be reaccelerating.US stocks climbed Thursday…

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