In Wisconsin, a vote for Biden or Trump could come down to grocery prices
A new story in the Washington Post highlights how high prices are causing Americans to think twice about who they will vote for in the upcoming election. High grocery prices are the driving factor behind economic pain for residents in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with grocery prices have risen 25 percent in four years while wages have […]
U.S. Independent Business Optimism Weakens on Inflation Worries
New data appearing in the Wall Street Journal shows that independent business confidence took a hit last month with many independent business owners citing inflation as their greatest concern. With confidence shaken, independent business owners are pulling back on hiring with only 12% indicating that they are planning to create new jobs in the next […]
The Skyrocketing Costs Driving Cheeseburger Prices Up—and Restaurant Owners Out
A new piece in the Wall Street Journal highlights how rising costs for restaurants are driving up prices and forcing some local restaurants to shut down entirely. Restaurant owners described how the rising prices are turning away customers and making it harder to remain profitable. One restaurant fears what could happen if costs keep rising, […]
“Argentina’s Milei Gives the Davos Crowd A Spine Transplant” – The Wall Street Journal
Argentine President Javier Milei stunned the crowd at the World Economic Forum with a remarkable speech on the benefits of free market capitalism and the dangers of lurching toward socialism and what he called a “path of servitude.” An excerpt published by the Wall Street Journal can be found here and his remarks translated to […]
AMERICANS HOLD GRIM VIEW OF ECONOMY
First-ever Sawyer Business School/USA TODAY poll shows that despite declining inflation rate, 70% of Americans believe economy is getting worse, not better
Independent business supporting Nuggets in the simplest of ways: their chips
When the Nuggets made the NBA Finals, the Luna family wanted to find a way to get behind the hometown team through their business, Pochitos.
Independent business owners frustrated with crime, homelessness, consider leaving San Francisco
Major retailers have left downtown San Francisco, but now some independent business owners say they’re considering moving out too. Crime, homelessness issues and expensive rules and regulations from city hall all seem to be taking their toll.
As people move from big cities, Northwest rural communities see economic boost
During the pandemic lots of people relocated from big cities to small, rural places. In Waitsburg, Wash., some say that’s boosted the economy.