Fresh data on orders for new semi-trucks, trains and planes in July showed a 2.3% increase from the previous month. That follows two previous monthly decreases.
Recent research has found that tariffs can reduce economic activity to a point where inflation starts to fall. But if that happens, the economy would be dealing with much bigger problems.
In an uncertain economy, equipment purchases can be less risky than new hires. Capital expenditures can also help companies deal with a tightening labor supply.
The data from the Census Bureau could mean that consumers are pulling back — or it could just mean that they did more of their holiday shopping in November.
Canary founder Rachel Schneider discusses how her nonprofit helps companies distribute $1,000 lump sum grants to employees experiencing financial crises.
A cloudy outlook for consumer demand is causing many business owners to limit their growth plans out of caution. But keeping growth in check can have upsides.
