Small Business Confidence Falters as Regulatory Uncertainty Compounds Economic Pressures
Small business confidence indicators weakened in late 2025 as owners cite regulatory uncertainty, elevated borrowing costs, and tariff-related supply chain...
Retail Sector Braces for Turbulence as Import Costs Rise Under Expanded Tariffs
Retailers face margin pressure as tariffs on Chinese goods reach 47.5% and expanded duties affect imports from other trading partners....
Consumer Spending Outlook for 2026: Tariff Costs and Inflation Squeeze Household Budgets
American households enter 2026 facing an estimated $2,100 annual burden from tariffs on top of elevated prices across food, housing,...