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US business formations hit record high amid inflation

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New business formations in the U.S. reached an all-time high in March with over 624,000 new companies registered, indicating a significant trend of Americans turning to entrepreneurship. This surge is largely driven by individuals seeking side hustles to counteract the effects of persistent inflation and a strained economy, as reported by Registered Agents. Despite low consumer sentiment, business confidence is reportedly on the rise among new entrepreneurs, with many expressing optimism about their ventures' future prospects. AI

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RANK_REASON The cluster reports a record-breaking economic trend with significant implications for the labor market and consumer behavior. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US business formations hit record high amid inflation

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    Business formations hit all-time high as ‘under-employed’ Americans turn to side hustles to make ends meet

    It seems nobody's coming to rescue American families from the affordability crisis—so they're taking it into their own hands.

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