Rail freight volume declines across multiple commodity categories point to softening industrial demand, raising questions about the broader health of the physical economy.

Tariff unpredictability is quietly stalling small business capital spending as owners defer equipment and expansion investments while waiting for stable trade policy.

Cities facing budget deficits are pushing office vacancy taxes to pressure landlords and refill downtown corridors. The policies are gaining momentum – but design and enforcement will determine whether they work.

Federal contractor spending freezes ripple far beyond agency budgets, draining the suburban D.C. economies that depend on procurement dollars for tax revenue, jobs, and commercial real estate stability.

Federal Student Aid processing delays are stalling fall enrollment decisions, leaving low- and middle-income students without aid packages as deposit deadlines close in.

Lithium prices have collapsed more than 80% from 2022 highs as EV demand growth trails the supply surge miners bet on. The fallout is reshaping the entire battery supply chain.

Millions of gig workers face a complicated tax season as reclassification battles leave their contractor status legally uncertain and their filing options unclear.

Mid-size employers face steep health plan cost increases with few options to control spending, squeezing budgets and forcing difficult trade-offs on hiring and wages.