Gradually, then suddenly: That is how Mike Campbell, a character in Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises,” answered the question on how he went bankrupt. It’s also an apt way to think about how the United States goes into a recession. While there are always signs of financial stress and ... READ MORE >
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Policy improvisation is needed to prevent broader business catastrophe: Three fixes for critical aid needed by small and midsize companies
The government aid rolled out to small and medium-size enterprises, which was exhausted after only 13 days, has been problematic at best; at worst, if not changed, it will lag the survival period of many struggling businesses. The U.S. government framework is going to have to be enlarged, include more ... READ MORE >
Retail sales stay hot, but for how long?
The July retail sales numbers released by the Commerce Department on Thursday continued to reinforce that the resilient consumer has kept the economy afloat amid trade tensions and an unstable economic environment outside of the United States. The question is, how long will it last? While retail sales ... READ MORE >