33 million small businesses, employing 46% of private sector workers, report 37% earnings decline from rising costs.

The United States' 33 million small businesses employ about 46% of all private sector employees, according to the Small Business Administration, and were responsible for 70% of net new jobs since 2019. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) September 11, 2024 37% of NFIB respondents reported deteriorating earnings, the largest share since March 2010, due to weaker sales …

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The US is employing sanctions against China in an escalating financial and diplomatic conflict.

Amidst the tempest of international intrigue and economic brinksmanship, the U.S. unfurls its sanctions against China. The U.S. is preparing sanctions against Chinese banks for supporting Russia The restrictive measures will be designed to cut off some Chinese banks from the global financial system in order to limit Beijing's support of the Russian military industry …

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They’re employing pricing psychology as a tactic to gradually introduce us to the realities of hyperinflation…

by AC Alright, buckle up for this one. So, it seems like they’re pulling some pricing shenanigans, you know, the kind that messes with your head. Take ChapStick, for example – they’re slapping a fake markdown from a whopping $9 down to $1.43. And it’s not just lip balm; we’re talking hefty bags that normally …

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