economy Archives - Page 9 of 18

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

Washington Times

What really happens If the U.S. can’t pay its bills?

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) When you run a business, you’re constantly trying to look ahead. You make decisions now on hiring, spending…

Gene MarksJune 28, 2024

The Hill

Is a Democratic or Republican president better for the economy?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) It’s the economy, stupid! With presidential elections looming, the question is, who has been historically better for the economy…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2024

The Hill

How trustworthy are our jobs reports?

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings are now at about 8.5 million, significantly down from the 12.2…

Gene MarksMay 31, 2024

Washington Times

Restaurant owners indicate stronger support for Trump

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A recent informal poll at a National Restaurant Association conference revealed this bit of non-news: By a 2-to-1 margin, the…

Gene MarksMay 14, 2024

Guardian

What is a US small business? One owner explains

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week was National Small Business Week, which went virtually unnoticed by most business owners who were busy working. The Small…

Gene MarksMay 5, 2024

Philly.com

As commercial insurance rates skyrocket, how can business owners keep costs down?

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Over the last two decades, insurance premiums for commercial properties have steadily increased, costing business owners thousands of dollars to protect…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2024

Guardian

Yes, inflation has slowed, but business is still paying the price – and so are you

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Consumer prices ticked up again in March, rising to anywhere from 3.2% to 3.8% year-over-year, depending on the rate you’re tracking.…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2024

Guardian

Why are small businesses hiring fewer people? It’s complicated

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses are hiring fewer people. It’s a worrying trend given that in the US small businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2024

The Hill

Expect big changes for small business under a second Trump presidency

(This column originally in The Hill) There are many who predict that Donald Trump may indeed be our next president. It’s too early to…

Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2024