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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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President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate transfer of federal student loan management from the Department of Education to the SBA.
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Trump orders student loans moved to SBA, moves forward with education department overhaul
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President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate transfer of federal student loan management from the Department of Education to the
interest rates
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Federal reserve holds interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty
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The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates unchanged, maintaining its key federal funds rate at 4.5%.
The SBA unveiled the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, a sweeping effort to reduce regulatory burdens and expand financing options.
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SBA launches ‘Made in America’ initiative to boost domestic manufacturing
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has unveiled the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, a sweeping effort to reduce regulatory
U.S. retail sales rose marginally in February, but economic uncertainty is making consumers cautious, impacting spending and confidence.
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U.S. retail sales show small rebound despite economic uncertainty
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U.S. consumers stepped up spending in February, but the increase was modest, signaling that Americans are becoming more cautious with
President Trump has announced a temporary suspension of new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods covered under USMCA.
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Trump pauses tariffs on Canadian, Mexican imports until April 2
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President Trump has announced a temporary suspension of new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
U.S. job growth slowed in February, missing forecasts as markets react to tariffs, inflation rises, and consumer confidence declines.
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U.S. job growth slows in February amid economic uncertainty
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the U.S. market added 151,000 jobs in February, falling short of economists’
Small business confidence surged across the construction, manufacturing, retail, and service industries in January, according to NFIB research
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Small business optimism rises across key industries, led by manufacturing gains.
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Small business confidence surged across the construction, manufacturing, retail, and service industries in January, with optimism levels exceeding the 51-year
The Treasury Department has set a new deadline of March 21 for millions of businesses to comply with a reporting requirement under the CTA.
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Treasury sets March 21 deadline for business ownership reporting amid legal uncertainty
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The Treasury Department has set a new deadline of March 21 for millions of businesses to comply with a reporting
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Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler as SBA chief amid debate over federal funding freeze
Jaelyn Campbell
The Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Feb. 19, 2025, with a 52–46
As corporate America faces increased scrutiny over DEI initiatives, small business owners are taking a different approach.
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Small businesses embrace DEI, reporting positive impact amid corporate retreat
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As corporate America faces increased scrutiny over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small business owners are taking a different
U.S. retail sales sharply declined in January, falling 0.9% after a strong finish to 2024, which highlights a pullback in consumer spending
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U.S. retail sales plunge in January, marking the sharpest decline in nearly two years
Jaelyn Campbell
U.S. retail sales sharply declined in January, falling 0.9% after a strong finish to 2024. The downturn highlights a sudden
Uncertainty among U.S. small business owners surged in January, even as overall optimism remained above historical averages.
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Small business optimism holds strong despite rising uncertainty
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Uncertainty among U.S. small business owners surged in January, even as overall optimism remained above historical averages, according to the
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