The Heritage Foundation just gave the U.S. its worst Index of Economic Freedom rating since the index was first published in 1995. According to the latest report, as many as 16 European countries are now considered more economically free than the U.S. So, what has gone wrong in the U.S. in recent years, and what needs to change?
The U.S. dollar has been in quick decline over the past several months, one of several indicators raising fears that the economy could be headed for a recession.
Whole Foods, which is owned by Amazon, is laying off hundreds of corporate employees in anticipation of a recession hurting its business later this year.