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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead
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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead

Jaelyn Campbell

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4% Wednesday, marking the first rate increase

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We Pay the Tariffs, CPI
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April CPI report
ASBN Newsroom
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) — The Bureau of Labor Statistics this morning reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
NFIB backs Senate bill to repeal BOI reporting mandate affecting 32 million small businesses
Small Business News
NFIB backs Senate bill to repeal BOI reporting mandate affecting 32 million small businesses
Jaelyn Campbell
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is urging the U.S. Senate to pass S.4419. a bill that would repeal
President Trump highlights tax cuts, regulatory relief, and thanks the 36 million small businesses powering the American economy.
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Trump salutes small businesses during National Small Business Week
Jason Becknell
President Donald Trump issued a statement recognizing National Small Business Week and highlighting the role of small businesses in the
A new Bluevine report shows that most small businesses grew in 2025, but owners say personal sacrifices defined the year.
Small Business News
Small businesses thrive in 2025, many paid a personal price to get there
Jason Becknell
Small businesses had one of their best years in recent memory in 2025 despite economic challenges. At the same time,
Legislation introduced by Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) would boost tax deduction used by 26 million businesses, but cost concerns and partisan divide cloud its future.
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Small Business Tax Cut Act would raise key deductions for SMBs
Jason Becknell
Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) introduced a bill to lower taxes on small businesses, targeting a critical deduction used by nearly
As the 2026 tax filing season comes to a close, the Trump administration says millions of Americans claimed new tax breaks, increasing refunds.
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Tax filing season ends, Trump touts new tax breaks as success
Jason Becknell
The deadline to file taxes for most Americans passed at midnight last night, and the Trump administration is already calling
US Chamber of Commerce finds SMBs growing cautious on economy, growth
Small Business News
US Chamber of Commerce finds SMBs growing cautious on economy, growth
Jaelyn Campbell
Small business confidence in the U.S. declined for a second consecutive quarter as economic uncertainty grew, according to the U.S.
NFIB’s January report shows steady small business optimism
Small Business News
Small business optimism steady as uncertainty rises in January
ASBN Newsroom
Small business optimism held steady in January even as uncertainty climbed, according to the latest Small Business Economic Trends report
SBA suspends ineligible 8(a) firms, restoring integrity to federal contracts and opening doors for eligible small businesses.
Small Business News
SBA overhaul opens doors for eligible small businesses
Jaelyn Campbell
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking steps to strengthen the 8(a) Business Development Program by suspending 154 Washington,
NFIB outlines 2026 priorities for Congress to reduce costs, lower taxes, and boost small business growth across the U.S.
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NFIB sets 2026 legislative agenda to boost small business growth
ASBN Newsroom
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its “Small Business Legislative Priorities for 2026,” outlining key policies it wants
SBA, Kelly Loeffler, Strike Force
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SBA creates Deregulation Strike Force to ease regulatory burdens
Jaelyn Campbell
The U.S. Small Business Administration has created the Reregulation Strike Force to identify and eliminate, it says, federal regulations that
Federal Reserve
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Fed cuts interest rates cuts rates to 3.5–3.75% amid rare dissent, economic uncertainty
ASBN Newsroom
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a range of 3.5 to 3.75%,
ASBN Small Business Network
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