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Inflation hits three-year high, consumer confidence slides.
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Changing consumer confidence opens new opportunities for entrepreneurs

Jason Becknell

Small business owners face tightening economic conditions as inflation reaches its highest point in years, and consumer confidence continues to

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Federal reserve holds interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty
ASBN Newsroom
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates unchanged, maintaining its key federal funds rate at 4.5%.
The Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts rates again
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Fed slashes rates again providing additional relief for SMB owners
Jasmine Kiniklis
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest rate cut of 2024, decreasing the benchmark rate by a
The Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% interest rate cut on Thursday, less than two days after Donald Trump’s election victory.
Small Business News
Fed cuts rates following Trump’s re-election, easing economic pressures
Jaelyn Campbell
In a move that aims to provide economic relief, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% interest rate cut on Thursday,
This week, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest tools and resources now available to the small business community.
Small Business News
Small Business News | Inflation rises in Feb., labor quality concerns, SMBs face lending challenges
ASBN
This week, on ASBN Headline News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest tools and resources
Inflation continues to climb on a national level, but locally, consumer price increases vary based on local economic factors and policy.
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How inflation is affecting metropolitan cities across the country
Colin Velez
Inflation remains an economic obstacle for many, but new research indicates the impact on consumers and business owners may vary
The U.S. economy remains on track to avoid a recession after the fourth quarter of 2023, which saw inflation fall to a rate of 1.7%.
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U.S. economy defies expectations in Q4, spending outpaces inflation
Colin Velez
The U.S. economy continued to recover over the fourth quarter, growing faster than anticipated despite a modest slowdown in activity
This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to speed on the latest tools and resources
Small Business News
Small Business News | SBA launches holiday campaign, Fed reveals interest rate plans, new consumer sentiment survey
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This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to speed on the latest tools and
Tom Sullivan joins ASBN for a new Small Business Update, this time to discuss how entrepreneurs are feeling heading into 2024.
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Small Business Update: Are entrepreneurs confident heading into 2024?
Colin Velez
Small business confidence is a key indicator of economic performance, as it provides a frontline view of the market otherwise
Small business owners expressed lower confidence toward the economy in Q4 than in Q3, despite strong holiday sales and cooling inflation.
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Economic confidence retreats from 3-year high among small business owners
Colin Velez
Small business owners felt less confident in the economy over the fourth quarter than during the third, despite record-breaking holiday
The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady for the third time, while announcing plans to cut rates in 2024.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, announces rate cuts for 2024
Colin Velez
In its post-meeting media conference, the Federal Reserve announced it would again hold interest rates steady and revealed plans to
Consumers and entrepreneurs differed on the economy in separate monthly reports but agreed that inflation remains a challenge.
Small Business News
Inflation expectations shift among consumers, small business owners
Colin Velez
Consumers expect inflation to increase at the slowest pace since early 2021, indicating Americans have grown more confident in the
Despite rising interest rates and concerns about a faltering economy, consumers showed surprising strength by driving retail sales in September to levels well beyond expectations.
Small Business News
September saw a 0.7% increase in retail sales, far above forecasts
Jaelyn Campbell
Despite rising interest rates and concerns about a faltering economy, consumers showed surprising strength by driving retail sales in September
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