In The News: Lee Business School

Southern Nevada's economy depends on tourism, but rising tariffs could squeeze the industry that fuels our region. Now, a local economic expert warns the biggest impact could fall on the workers and families who call Southern Nevada home.

The Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada Las Vegas has estimated that investors own roughly 15% of homes in the City of Las Vegas. That percentage is expected to grow both in Nevada and across the country.

Thousands of homeowners in Nevada have seen their insurance policies canceled or not-renewed due to wildfire risk, prompting state lawmakers to warn that 鈥渁 crisis is brewing鈥 and considering ways to combat it.

The Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada Las Vegas has estimated that investors own roughly 15% of homes in the City of Las Vegas. That percentage is expected to grow both in Nevada and across the country.

The Lied Center for Real Estate at the University of Nevada Las Vegas has estimated that investors own roughly 15% of homes in the City of Las Vegas. That percentage is expected to grow both in Nevada and across the country.

Thousands of homeowners in Nevada have seen their insurance policies canceled or not-renewed due to wildfire risk, prompting state lawmakers to warn that 鈥渁 crisis is brewing鈥 and considering ways to combat it.

Stock markets are rebounding Tuesday after a few days of confusion over the White House's tariff plan.

After a rollercoaster day on Wall Street - tonight President Trump is doubling down and threatening even bigger tariffs on imports from China if the country does not revoke its retaliatory tariffs on American products sold there against the U.S and with the cost of consumer goods on the verge of several price hikes, shoppers all over the U.S. may soon have to dig deeper into their wallets.

Stock markets in the U.S. and around the world have taken deep plunges in response to the White House tariffs announced last week. Nicholas Irwin, an associate professor with 黑料网's Department of Economics, joined us to break down everything and what it means moving forward.

Moving is stressful, but so is living on-site during a remodel. If you鈥檙e ready to upgrade your living space but hesitant about today鈥檚 sky-high home prices and mortgage rates, you鈥檙e likely stuck with a big decision: Should you buy a new place or improve the one you have?

Wednesday marks President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day," when reciprocal tariffs will take effect for imported goods. Dr. Stephen Miller, research director for the Center for Business and Economic Research at 黑料网, joined us to talk more about how tariffs could affect people living in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas may be the sports and entertainment capital of the world. Still, experts and entrepreneurs believe a diverse economy is essential for the region鈥檚 future.