Business confidence in Massachusetts drops again, report says
Massachusetts business confidence fell in October, marking the longest stretch of pessimism since 2020 amid a softening labor market, tariffs, and federal disruptions.
Trump administration policies could cost Massachusetts billions, report finds
Proposed federal policy changes could cost Massachusetts $5.9 billion in economic output and $515 million in tax revenue, the largest per capita loss among states.
Massachusetts combines top talent, innovation, and high productivity with rising housing, energy, and health care costs, slow transportation and stagnant private-job growth driving residents away.