Graham County Leads Arizona Job Growth Forecast
State projections show health care and construction will drive employment gains across all 15 Arizona counties over the next decade.
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Arizona Economics News
Across Arizona, coverage here takes in macro-level economic conditions, fiscal policy and performance data. Reporting follows the forces shaping the state economy and the indicators that show how it is performing.
Economic Indicators
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Freeport Approves $4.5 Billion Arizona Copper Expansion
The Bagdad mine expansion adds processing capacity and extends output as copper prices hover near $6.40 per pound.
Employment
Arizona Democrats Gain Momentum Amid Economic Shifts
Hispanic voters show increased Democratic support as concerns regarding purchasing power grow across Arizona.
Regional Economics
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Phoenix Ranks High for Small Business Expansion
A new national study places Phoenix 13th for small business growth, while Tucson ranks 49th among major metropolitan areas.
Day to day, that means analyzing GDP shifts, interest rate impacts, labor market data and cost of living comparisons. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, covering the entire landscape of the state economy. Arizona experiences unique seasonal fluctuations driven by tourism and agricultural cycles that distinguish its economic data from other regions. Shifts in population growth and the resulting demand for housing and infrastructure remain the primary drivers of long-term economic change.