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flag Massachusetts business confidence dropped in December, marking 10 straight months below 50, due to rising costs and residents leaving.

flag Massachusetts businesses entered 2026 with declining confidence, as the state's business confidence index fell to 46.8 in December, its 10th consecutive month below the 50-point threshold. flag Surveyed employers cited rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and residents leaving the state as key concerns, despite steady job growth, strong consumer spending by higher-income households, and continued corporate investment in technology and AI. flag The national index also dipped to 40.1, reflecting broader economic uncertainty.

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