Firms’ sentiment remains subdued, according to results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse.

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NEW YORK (AP) — American shoppers are expected to spend more during this holiday shopping season than last year despite economic uncertainty and rising prices. The 2025 forecast from the National ...

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BALTIMORE, Md. — For many small businesses, the math no longer adds up. Inflation, higher borrowing costs and mounting regulatory demands are converging to squeeze margins and chip away at ...

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