Inflation and Federal Policies Trigger Spike in Missed Small Business Payrolls

Washington, Friday, 16 January 2026.
Data from January 15, 2026, shows rising payroll failures among U.S. small businesses. This financial stress point historically precipitates an 8-10% workforce reduction within six months.

New AI Model Quantifies Investor Sentiment to Reveal Hidden Market Risks

Global Investors Push US Debt Holdings to Record $9.3 Trillion

New York City Economic Recovery Stalls as Business Closures Reach Post-Pandemic High

US Power Generation Hits Record Growth Amidst Rising Data Center Demand

Nasdaq Private Market Valuation Quadruples in Latest Funding Round

New York, Friday, 16 January 2026.
Securing a massive fourfold valuation jump since 2024, Nasdaq Private Market closed its Series C round today, underscoring the surging demand for liquidity and infrastructure in private equity.

Prediction Markets Challenge Sportsbooks by Adopting High-Reward Multi-Bet Features

EHang Promotes Founding Member Shuai Feng to Chief Technology Officer to Lead Commercial Push

Barclays Lowers Atmos Energy Target to $165 as Analysts Diverge on Valuation

Hudbay Minerals Achieves 2025 Production Targets for Copper and Gold with Strong Liquidity

Michigan Launches Strategic Initiative to Uncover Vast Geologic Hydrogen Reserves

Lansing, Friday, 16 January 2026.
Governor Whitmer has issued a directive to explore Michigan’s potential as a global hub for geologic hydrogen. Backed by data suggesting the state sits atop massive reserves—where extracting just 2% could double the energy of Earth’s known natural gas—this initiative seeks to navigate early industry challenges and secure a multi-billion dollar economic future.

Rising Costs and Tariffs Drive Hispanic Business Owners Away from GOP

Defense Arguments to Disqualify Prosecutors Stall Proceedings in Kirk Murder Trial

Federal Agents Deploy Munitions on Minneapolis Family Amid Rising Civil Tensions

San Diego Signals Fiscal Austerity Amid Record Housing Growth

India Pivots to Asian Markets to Offset Impact of New US Tariffs

New Delhi, Friday, 16 January 2026.
As US tariffs bite, India’s exports to China surged 67 percent in December. This strategic pivot demonstrates resilience, with overall merchandise exports rising despite protectionist headwinds.

Carney and Xi Strike Strategic Deal to Slash Tariffs and Restore Ties

UAE Capital Poised to Bridge UK’s £9 Billion Hydrogen Investment Gap

Iran’s Economic Collapse Ignites Historic Nationwide Protests

UK Risks Import Dependence as Historic Salt Industry Nears Collapse

Dodgers Shatter MLB Salary Records with $240 Million Kyle Tucker Deal

Los Angeles, Friday, 16 January 2026.
The reigning World Series champions have secured star outfielder Kyle Tucker with a four-year, $240 million contract, shattering MLB records by establishing an unprecedented $60 million average annual value.

Federal Prosecutors Charge 20 in Massive College Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

McConaughey Trademarks 'Alright, Alright, Alright' to Combat AI Misuse

Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Dies at 68: From Corporate Satire to Political Controversy

Giants Move to Finalize Head Coaching Agreement with John Harbaugh