This article, written by Justin Lahart and Konrad Putzier, originally appeared in The Wall Street Journal on November 11, 2025. The longest government shutdown on record has taken a bite from the economy. But the roiling effects of the closure, as well as the data disruptions it brought on, are likely to make it hard to know just how big that bite was. With each passing day, the now six-week shutdown’s drag on the economy has become more apparent. Thousands of furloughed government workers
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With the calendar year coming to a close and the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time to evaluate your business’s performance in 2025. Whether the results were positive or challenging, use what you learned to position your business for a successful 2026. To help you get started, here are a few key items to consider when building your year-end review checklist. Review your year-to-date financial statement. If you have prepared a budget for the year, compare your actual financial
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