ECONOMY

Mom-and-Pop Bankruptcies Surge to Record High as Rising Debts Squeeze Small Businesses mom_pop_small_family_business_6542453

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Mom-and-Pop Bankruptcies Surge to Record High as Rising Debts Squeeze Small Businesses

Laffert December 2, 2025

Mom-and-pop bankruptcies hit a record high as Subchapter V filings surge in 2024. Learn how high interest...

U.S. Manufacturing Recession Deepens in November as Tariffs Pressure Factories manufacturing_production_industry_65354242545

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U.S. Manufacturing Recession Deepens in November as Tariffs Pressure Factories

Laffert December 1, 2025

U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth consecutive month in November, dragged down by weak demand, rising input...

U.S. Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Soar to $14.2 Billion as Shoppers Hunt for Deep Discounts Cyber-Monday_sales_254234542

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U.S. Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Soar to $14.2 Billion as Shoppers Hunt for Deep Discounts

Laffert December 1, 2025

Cyber Monday spending in the U.S. is forecast to reach a record $14.2 billion, according to Adobe...

Google Retreats Just as EU Launches Major Antitrust Review of Microsoft Azure google_alphabet_gemini_ai_63565342

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Google Retreats Just as EU Launches Major Antitrust Review of Microsoft Azure

Laffert November 30, 2025

Google has withdrawn its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft just as European regulators open a major investigation...

Swiss Voters Strongly Reject Wealth Tax Proposal Targeting Ultra-Rich Heirs

Swiss Voters Strongly Reject Wealth Tax Proposal Targeting Ultra-Rich Heirs

Laffert November 30, 2025

Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposed 50% inheritance tax on fortunes over 50 million francs. Learn...