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High energy prices drive US producer inflation
U.S. producer prices surged in May, driven by energy costs amid the Middle East conflict, signaling rising inflation pressures and future policy expectations.
Construction materials prices spike as war in Iran rages on
Natural gas and crude oil prices spiked last month, putting pressure on construction prices as conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues.
Interest rates and policy risks cloud Wisconsin construction in 2026
Wisconsin’s construction industry outperformed the national average in 2025, though uncertainty around interest rates has left the outlook for this year mixed.
New Milwaukee museum nears fundraising goal amid rising costs
Milwaukee Public Museum's fundraising campaign for its new building has reached nearly 90% of the campaign's original goal. But the project's costs are increasing due to inflation and tariffs.
Robust consumer spending boosts US third-quarter economic growth
The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, fueled by robust consumer spending, though momentum appears to have faded amid the rising cost of living and recent government shutdown.
US inflation may slow, but the affordability debate is likely to keep raging
Rising housing costs, stubborn inflation pressures and high mortgage rates pose political challenges for Trump in 2026 despite the Fed’s outlook for cooling inflation.
Construction outlook weakens despite Midwest megaprojects
Signs of a shrinking construction economy followed a series of policy changes intended to bolster domestic manufacturing and curb illegal immigration.
Cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks the latest tariff targets
Trump announced new tariffs on kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks starting Oct. 1, raising concerns about inflation and housing costs.
Fed feels pressure before rate cut decision
The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates.
Amid inflation wave, municipal spending in Wisconsin increased sharply
Total operating spending across all Wisconsin cities and villages increased sharply in 2023 after a period of high inflation, the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 2025 Municipal DataTool shows.
U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that sweeping taxes on imports are pushing costs up and that higher prices for consumers may be on the way.
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.
Today’s News
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 14
- (UPDATED) Wisconsin construction union endorses gubernatorial candidate
- Walker’s Point may get publicly financed parking structure
- $24M mixed-use development breaks ground
- Supervisor calls for referendum on Milwaukee County Courthouse revamp
- $19M mixed-use project tackles city’s biggest issues
- US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
- Milwaukee Water Street nightlife locations for sale
- Milwaukee mayor favors improving I-794 freeway over removal
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 13, 2026
- 200-unit apartment project wins 2nd city endorsement
- ON THE LEVEL: Josh Brown takes the torch at Bliffert Lumber
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)