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US Consumer Confidence Plunges to Lowest In 5 Years On Tariff Worries
About half of Americans are also worried about the potential for a recession, according to a survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center. read more >
by Associated Press -
A Delicate Dance (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
An influx of federal cash has propped up several industries; now eyes are on the Fed. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Want Prices To Start Falling? Be Careful What You Wish For, Economists Say
The reality is that the economy's health depends on steady consumer purchases. read more >
by Associated Press -
Real Estate Headwinds (Editorial)
We didn’t see a recession last year, but the commercial real estate market bears watching. read more >
Labor Market Stays Sturdy: US Employers Add 199,000 Jobs in November
The unemployment rate has now remained below 4% for 22 straight months, the longest such streak since the late 1960s. read more >
Thankful, and Hoping for the Best (Editorial)
Despite predictions, the U.S. may get through this year without a recession. read more >
US Economic Growth for Last Quarter is Revised Up to a Still-Tepid 1.3%
The government had previously estimated that the economy grew at a 1.1% annual rate last quarter. read more >
Fed, Set to Impose Smaller Hike, May Hint of Fewer Increases
A change in its statement, if there is one, could be seen as signaling an eventual pause in the Fed's aggressive drive to raise borrowing costs. read more >
Simmons Posts Record Revenue, Lower Profit in 2022
The bank reported slowing activity in its commercial loan pipeline, which it attributed to "softening prospects of economic growth." read more >
Can US Avoid a Recession? As Inflation Eases, Optimism Rises
One reason for the tentative optimism is evidence that an acceleration in U.S. wages, which has benefited workers but also heightened inflation, is slowing. read more >
US Consumer Inflation Eased Again to 6.5% in December
Even as inflation gradually slows, it remains a painful reality for many Americans, especially with such necessities as food, energy and rents having soared over the past 18 months. read more >
Small Businesses to Tackle Long List of Challenges in 2023
A looming recession, still high (although easing) inflation and labor woes are just some of the issues. read more >
With Population Growth Not Slowing, ‘Hard Choices’ Needed Soon in NWA
New figures show 5% growth in just the past two years, presenting strains — and opportunities — for the region. read more >
by Marty Cook -
What to Do as Recession Looms (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Some corporate leaders say a recession is coming. Here’s what businesses can do to prepare. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Layoffs at Bentonville Tech Firm as Demand Softens
RevUnit co-founder Michael Paladino said the company is looking at other cost-saving measures, as well. read more >
UA Economist: Recession Talk ‘Little Bit Premature’
Despite dreary GDP and inflation numbers, Mervin Jebaraj found "significantly positive" signs in two sectors. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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