Economy November 2, 2026
More Than 1 in 4 Unemployed Americans Are Now Long-Term Unemployed
25.9% of unemployed Americans had been out of work for at least 27 weeks during the first seven months of 2026.
Economy October 30, 2026
Half of Americans’ Spending Goes to Housing and Food, Most in 15 Years
Housing and food made up nearly half of U.S. households’ spending in 2025, the most in 15 years amid rising rents, homeowner costs and beef prices.
Small Business October 26, 2026
2026 Holiday Sales Forecast to Rise 4.2% to More Than $1 Trillion
By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 3.1% over 2024 totaling $972 billion.
CAS October 23, 2026
7% of Older Americans Say Working is Still Financially Necessary
Respondents cite the high cost of living, concerns that Social Security will change, rising Medicare or healthcare costs.
Small Business October 22, 2026
CEO Confidence Falls for Third Straight Quarter
The survey found that economic sentiment has also weakened significantly from last quarter.
Accounting October 21, 2026
Accountants Took Cautious Stance in Q3, But Global Economy Proving Resilient
Confidence among accountants globally fell slightly in the third quarter, but despite the negative impacts from the conflict in the Middle East, data points to a resilient global economy, according to a new report from the ACCA and the IMA.
Staffing October 16, 2026
Remember the Movie Office Space? 78% of Workers Doing ‘Just Enough’
More than three-fourths of American workers say they have intentionally done only the minimum required to keep their job, according to a MyPerfectResume survey.
Financial Reporting September 25, 2026
CFO Profit Optimism Reaches Record High, Despite Economic Issues
CFOs are more optimistic than ever about profit growth, with AI delivering returns despite continued caution about the broader economy.
Small Business September 22, 2026
Most Businesses Receiving Tariff Refunds are Holding Onto the Cash
More than $134.7 billion in refund payments, including interest, has been paid out or accepted for processing.
Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
General News September 17, 2026
Trump Talks About New Tariffs if Canada Joins EU
Trump floated hitting goods imported from the European Union with fresh tariffs or even cutting off some trade.
General News September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
Trump said on social media following the move that U.S. interest rates should be at 1% or lower, but stopped short of calling out Warsh.