Business & Economy

Tony Katz: So, here we are, D Day + 2. Well, Liberation Day +2 to a couple days after the announcement of the tariffs and the markets have gone exactly as one would expect: Out of their mind. Once again, markets are not the only indicator of whether or not an economy is doing well. […]

In order for the “Liberation” to happen, bold measures need to be taken in order for an entity to get its “freedom”. President Donald Trump began this trade war with across-the-board tariffs against our trading partners. This nuclear bomb has rocked markets across the globe. Will they have the desired effect of leveling the playing […]

The optics are worrisome. Markets have been going down since Donald Trump has taken office over worries what a looming trade war will do to world markets. Yesterday’s “Liberation Day” provided no comfort to investors as the President has set across the board tariffs against countries for their unequal trade practices. What does this mean […]

Tesla’s global deliveries fell 13% in Q1 2025, with 336,681 vehicles sold, down from 387,000 in the same period last year. Analysts had projected 408,000 deliveries, and Tesla’s stock has dropped nearly 50% since December. Several factors contributed to the decline, including: An aging vehicle lineup, with buyers delaying purchases ahead of an expected Model […]

 A new study has revealed the US cities with the fastest climbing property value, with Bloomington, Illinois, taking the top spot.  Storage unit comparison site Sparefoot.com analyzed data from Realtor to find the median property value over the last five years in 363 US cities. The median price in 2021 was compared to the price […]

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A bill has been introduced to give Hoosiers the day off after the Super Bowl. House Bill 1517, coauthored by Rep. Mitch Gore, aims to make Monday after the big game a state holiday. The bill also tries to give Gore some attention. A study by UKG estimates U.S. businesses could lose $6 to $7 […]

U.S. taxpayers can file taxes starting Jan. 27. However, before the official start date, you can get ahead on your filing. 

We’re told that small businesses are the foundation of local economies. They provide jobs, innovation, and personalized services to communities. In Indiana, which industries have the most businesses? Using figures from the U.S. Small Business Administration, new research highlights the top five industries where small businesses in Indiana are thriving. These are the industries that […]