Some retailers are having to adapt to climate change.
With import charges looming, Wesley Rule, owner of Knoxville Fine Violins, is considering alternatives to Chinese-made instruments.
Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, potential trade wars and climate disasters have monetary policymakers around the globe on edge.
Blackstone buys a majority stake in sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s. Fast-casual is a growing segment of the enormous but risky restaurant trade.
“I am feeling ready to be surprised,” said Gene Gebolys of World Energy, an alternative fuels provider.
The National Association of Homebuilders reported its third straight month of improvement in its homebuilder confidence index, even though permits for new housing construction were down nearly 8% year over year.
China is speeding up permission to test autonomous vehicles. The most advanced pilot projects are in Beijing and Wuhan.
Move aside, touchscreens and digital controls. Buttons, dials and knobs have returned to electronics.
The earlier, deeper discounts could mean retailers are a bit anxious.
From 2019 to 2022, total U.S. household wealth grew 25%., but there’s lots of evidence that Americans are disenchanted with this economy.
