Economic Trends
7 articles
New coffee shops, retail open amid mixed economic trends
More than 30 new restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries opened in Florida's Brevard County in 2026, expanding local dining and retail options.
Community engagement strategies evolve with shifting demographics and economic trends
Higher wage rates now correlate with a lower likelihood of volunteering, quietly eroding the capacity for unpaid community contributions despite widespread organizational efforts.
The 'Buy Local' Paradox Amid Economic Pressures
While 73% of global consumers express concern over rising everyday prices, the global financial well-being index has steadily climbed from 100.
Michigan Small Businesses: Optimism Meets Economic Reality
Last year, the Small Business Administration (SBA) hit a record $45 billion in lending, an achievement for the first time in its 72-year history, according to CPA Practice Advisor .
Remote work's 2026 housing market shifts challenge city attractiveness
Between late 2019 and late 2021, US house prices surged by 23.
How Remote Work Affects Housing Demand and Property Values Across Markets
The rise of remote work is fundamentally rebalancing real estate markets. A reported 5% home value drop in Dallas-Fort Worth and a residential building boom in Pittsburgh reveal how this trend is depressing commercial demand while shifting housing growth to new areas.
The Great Reshuffle: A Demographic and Economic Trends Impacting Local Businesses Analysis
A detailed demographic and economic trends impacting local businesses analysis reveals a city in flux, where record-high demand in one sector coexists with a housing squeeze in another.