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Family Wealth Rose, but Heavy Debt Payments Became More Common
The Federal Reserve’s latest survey shows why rising household wealth does not always translate into more money available to spend.
Manufacturing Is Changing Unevenly. Suppliers and Communities Need to Look Beyond the Total
Chemical manufacturing added establishments while the broader sector lost them—a divergence with practical consequences for business development and…
FTC’s Southern Glazer’s Settlement Targets a Cost Disadvantage for Independent Retailers
The proposed agreement covers pricing practices in 26 states, with monitoring and potential payments tied to future violations.
Battery Fire Safety Is a Business Continuity Issue
Fire Prevention Week puts charging habits in focus.
Which Nuclear Reactor Fits the Business Need? Size Is Only Part of the Answer
Utilities, industrial plants, and remote operations need different things from nuclear energy. Commercial deployment depends on financing, fuel…
The SEC Wants to Broaden Private-Market Access. What Could That Mean for Business Financing?
Proposed changes could widen the investor pool, but their effect on financing costs and local investment remains uncertain.
Parents Gave Adult Children $26.6 Billion. That Matters for Household Spending
New Census findings show how financial support crosses household boundaries—and why a customer’s paycheck may tell only part of the story.
Consumers Are Still Spending—but Income Isn’t Keeping Up
August consumer spending rose 0.9%, while after-tax income increased 0.3%.
G7 Plans Emergency Oil Release as Diesel Supplies Remain Under Pressure
The coordinated response targets fuel availability. For businesses, relief will depend on which products reach the market, where they arrive and when.
Corteva Settlement Could Expand Farmers’ Access to Generic Pesticides
Proposed restrictions on distributor loyalty programs could create more purchasing options. Actual savings will depend on competition, availability and…
Hiring Slows Again. What Does That Mean for Businesses and Consumer Demand?
September payroll growth weakened, earlier gains were revised down, and factory shipments were nearly flat.
The Fed Proposes Stablecoin Rules. What Could Change for Payments?
Proposed requirements address the assets backing payment stablecoins, the risks issuers must manage, and how certain banks could enter the market.
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