The fall was marked by a contentious election, natural disasters and labor strikes. Can economists still trust the numbers? Plus, corporate concentration in the retail landscape.
In the U.S., it’s partly due to expectations of a stronger, more inflationary future economy with bigger budget deficits.
With inventory reduced and fire risk increased, both home prices and insurance rates could rise in Southern California.
Tariffs, major weather events and even political bias have obscured trends and challenged experts to figure out the takeaways.
Some call shifts in the industry a retail apocalypse as more companies close locations or file for bankruptcy.
Kellen James, owner of Silhouette Sneakers and Art in Tulsa, OK, reflects on his first year as a business owner.
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