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Consumer confidence slips in August as job market, tariffs, and inflation weigh on outlook

U.S. consumer confidence dipped in August as concerns over the labor market, high prices, and tariffs continued to shape Americans’


Powell hints at rate cuts as Fed balances inflation and job market 

On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months, though he


SBA 2026 National Small Business Week awards open for nominations

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Nominations must


U.S. Chamber’s guide helps small businesses navigate new tax law

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new Small Business Guide to the New Tax Law to help entrepreneurs


Small business optimism rises in July despite labor and inflation challenges

Optimism among small business owners improved in July, according to the most recent NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. In July,


U.S. inflation steady in July as tariffs keep prices elevated

On Tuesday, the Labor Department reported that U.S. inflation remained stable in July, with consumer prices rising by 2.7% compared


U.S. job growth steady but slowing as small businesses struggle to hire

U.S. job growth remained steady in June, with 147,000 new positions added, above this year’s monthly average but below last


Fed holds rates steady amid internal split, Trump pressure

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the fifth time this year, maintaining the rate


US job openings decline to 7.4M in June as market continues to cool

The U.S. Labor Department reported on Tuesday that there were 7.4 million job openings in June, a slight decline from


Small businesses defy tariff turmoil with surprising optimism

Most U.S. small businesses entered 2025 bracing for a slowdown, but new survey data shows many are outperforming expectations and


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