(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) As someone who keeps a close eye on the economy, I often bump into those strange metrics that…
Gene MarksApril 21, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Americans are barely staying ahead of inflation. So how are they dealing with this issue? By working more.…
Gene MarksApril 6, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It may seem crazy out there, but small business owners are feeling fine. According to PNC Bank, 78% are optimistic about prospects…
Gene MarksMarch 16, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The Trump administration recently announced that it would be laying off approximately 6,700 workers at the Internal Revenue Service,…
Gene MarksMarch 2, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A recent report from the Federal Reserve warned that consumer debt is now more than $18tn and the people are…
Gene MarksFebruary 23, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with tariffs? If you ask me, it’s because America is so freaking huge. California’s economy is bigger…
Gene MarksFebruary 16, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The US seems to have it in for gig workers and those who use them. California — the fifth-largest…
Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is “surging” at small businesses, according to Verizon. Salesforce says AI is driving “stronger revenue growth” at small…
Gene MarksJanuary 12, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If there’s one thing I’ve learned about large, corporate customers is that trying to get anything done with their…
Gene MarksJanuary 5, 2025