Economic Stories of Relevance in Today's World -- February 26, 2026
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I’m not here to tell you what to think; I’m here to show you how the gears are turning. If you want the ground truth on the NC labor slowdown and the global logistics squeeze, it’s waiting for you.
Most economic reports are written in climate-controlled offices by people who have never seen a plant floor. This is different. We’re looking at the actual friction in the machinery—from the furniture plants here in Hickory to the debt ceiling in D.C.
Inside the February 26 Damage Report:
Sudden Shuttering: Over 300 families left in the cold as Kroehler Furniture and Queen Transportation abruptly close.
Regional Distress: 18 NC counties—including Burke and Buncombe—officially downgraded as the state acknowledges the Foothills are losing ground.
The Labor Grind: North Carolina hits a five-year low in re-employment, making it harder to find work now than at any point in the last decade.
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