A survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China has found that U.S. businesses are more concerned about the country's ...

Executives on earnings calls in late 2025 struck an increasingly optimistic tone about growth and strength even as U.S.

Northeast Ohio region, our country and the world. While there is a great deal of trepidation entering 2026 (with good reason), there are also many reasons to hope that this can be a year in which we ...

“Overall, Wisconsin employers seem to be lukewarm,” Bauer said. “Although we see hints of optimism like increased hiring and ...

BALTIMORE, Md. — For many small businesses, the math no longer adds up. Inflation, higher borrowing costs and mounting regulatory demands are converging to squeeze margins and chip away at ...

For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy.

Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped in November to negative 30, according to the latest Gallup poll, the lowest level recorded since July 2024. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index — which ...

Optimism among local leaders of middle-market companies has rebounded from last summer but is still lower than a year ago, ...

Major events — including the World Cup and America’s 250th birthday — will bring a surge of visitors. Leaders are looking to keep the momentum up long after the year ends.