economic downturn Archives

Philly.com

Six months in, how are Philly-area businesses handling Trump’s tariffs?

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) It’s been six months since President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on U.S. imports. For local small-business owners, the impact so…

Gene MarksOctober 21, 2025

Guardian

What can lipstick and underwear sales tell us about the economy?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Is the country heading towards a recession? Ask 10 economists and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. Which is…

Gene MarksJune 30, 2024

Guardian

Are US small businesses ‘gone forever’? No, not all of them

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Just a few weeks ago, a New York Times article warned that as many as one-third of New York’s…

Gene MarksAugust 21, 2020

Entrepreneur

Is 2020 The Worst Year Ever?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Think 2020 has been bad so far? Imagine living in 536 A.D.

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2020

Accounting Today

Economic downturn? Not if you’re smart

(This post originally appeared on Accounting Today) Economic downturns are difficult, challenging times for many. But with a downturn comes disruption. And

Gene MarksJune 29, 2020