Here’s a coffee break reality check: Wall Street’s feeling pretty upbeat about 2026, but the real world? Not so much. While the stock market’s up and inflation’s chill, small businesses are quietly cutting jobs—even if it’s just not hiring a couple of teens at the bakery. Big companies are still hiring, but for mom-and-pop shops, those little cuts add up. So, if you’re job hunting or running a small biz, don’t get swept up by the market hype—watch what’s happening on your street, not just Wall Street. #Business #Market #MoneyLifehacks