economic – Audilous

Las Vegas Ranks Third in U.S. Foreclosure Rates Amid Economic Challenges

Sunday, August 31 by Nick Bonsanto

The Las Vegas Valley ranks third in the U.S. for home foreclosure rates as of July, as reported by real estate analytics firm Attom. Houston and Jacksonville, Florida, precede Las Vegas in foreclosure rates per housing unit. This trend comes amid declining economic conditions... Read More.

Las Vegas Faces Decline in Labor Day Tourism and Economic Impact

Friday, August 29 by Nick Bonsanto

Las Vegas is facing a tepid end to its summer tourism season, with projections indicating a 1.8% decline in visitors for Labor Day weekend compared to last year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) estimates that around 320,000 visitors will arrive, down... Read More.

Clark County Faces Rising Subprime Credit Scores Amid Economic Pressures

Tuesday, August 26 by Nick Bonsanto

The increase in the number of Clark County residents with subprime credit scores is becoming a significant concern. As of the second quarter of 2025, approximately 30.1% of residents have a credit score of 660 or less. This marks a rise from 27.7% in... Read More.

Rising Mortgage Defaults in Southern Nevada Amid Economic Challenges

Tuesday, August 12 by Nick Bonsanto

Southern Nevada is seeing a notable increase in mortgage defaults, with 1,290 notices of default filed in Clark County during the first half of the year, marking a 28% rise compared to the same period last year, as reported by UNLV’s Lied Center for... Read More.

Las Vegas Unemployment Rises to 5.8% Amid Statewide Economic Shifts

Wednesday, July 23 by Nick Bonsanto

The Las Vegas metro area experienced an increase in its unemployment rate in June, rising from 5.5% to 5.8%, as reported by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). In contrast, Nevada as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decrease... Read More.

Broadacres Market Closure Highlights Economic Struggles Amid Immigration Enforcement Fears

Sunday, July 6 by Nick Bonsanto

The closure of Broadacres Market has highlighted the impact of heightened immigration enforcement on local businesses, particularly those catering to Latino communities in North Las Vegas. These businesses have reported a significant decline in customer traffic as fear of immigration raids keeps undocumented individuals... Read More.

🍔 McDonald’s Targeted in “Economic Blackout” Boycott Over DEI, Wages, and Tax Policies

Friday, June 27 by Jay

In late June 2025, McDonald’s became the latest target of a coordinated week‑long boycott led by grassroots group The People’s Union USA, as part of its wider “economic blackout” campaign. Here's what you need to know: 🔍 What’s the Boycott About? The boycott ran from... Read More.

Clark County Tackles $56 Million Budget Deficit with Fund Reallocation Amid Economic Slowdown

Tuesday, May 20 by Nick Bonsanto

Clark County is addressing a projected $56 million general fund budget deficit by reallocating funds initially set aside for capital projects. This decision was made as the county struggles with declining sales tax revenues and an economic slowdown. During a special meeting, commissioners approved... Read More.

WrestleMania 41 Brings Spectacular Show and Economic Boost to Las Vegas

Tuesday, April 15 by Nick Bonsanto

WrestleMania 41 is set to take Las Vegas by storm, with WWE planning an extensive production that will cost over $30 million. The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) recently approved tax credits of approximately $4.24 million to support the event, which can... Read More.

Casino Stocks Continue to Slide Amid Tariff Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

Saturday, April 5 by Nick Bonsanto

Casino stocks experienced another decline on Friday, though not as severe as the previous day, amidst ongoing concerns about tariffs and their potential impact on the global economy. The drop in stock prices followed the Chinese government's announcement of a 34 percent tariff on... Read More.