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Small businesses left vulnerable to broken supply chain

Although the holiday shopping season hasn't started, goods we rely on are stuck at sea as container ships wait in record numbers to deliver products to U.S. ports, hurting small businesses.

A report from ASU says the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill could mean more than $115B for Arizona

A new report by ASU’s Seidman Research Institute that was led by economist Dennis Hoffman shows that if the $3.5 trillion is implemented, Arizona’s economy would be helped significantly.

Biden tax proposal would cost Arizona thousands of jobs, ASU report estimates

The president's proposal to increase the United States' Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) tax will lead to job losses at 266 public companies in Arizona, according to the Seidman Research Institute.

The global supply chain isn't improving

Asked by the Washington Examiner how global supply chains are faring, an ASU supply chain expert said they're 'not well' and warned, 'The problems are getting worse before getting better.'

Small-business owners are struggling with their supply chains. But they’re more optimistic.

Nearly half of small-business owners raised their average prices in August, according to a report from the National Federation of Independent Business.

Northern Trust Chief Economist Named Most Accurate Forecaster

Carl Tannenbaum to share 2022 predictions and accept the Lawrence R. Klein Award at Oct. 11 virtual event.

Biden spending plan could boost Arizona economy by $83.6B over next decade, report estimates

The state's share of the $3.5 trillion budget proposal would work out to 2.4% of total spending from the legislation through 2031, according to a study by the Seidman Research Institute at ASU.

The booming U.S. recovery is leaving some communities completely behind

The U.S. economy is on a multi-speed track as minorities in some cities find themselves left behind by the overall boom in hiring, according to a Bloomberg analysis of about a dozen metro areas.

Place your bets: Arizona launches legal sports wagering

A new market for sportsbook operators and millions of sports fans opened at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 9 when Arizona sports betting went live.

A new era begins in Arizona with sports betting launch

Legal Arizona sports betting began in earnest at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 9, creating a new era for sportsbook operators and millions of sports fans in the state.