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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, announces rate cuts for 2024

In its post-meeting media conference, the Federal Reserve announced it would again hold interest rates steady and revealed plans to


Inflation expectations shift among consumers, small business owners

Consumers expect inflation to increase at the slowest pace since early 2021, indicating Americans have grown more confident in the


September saw a 0.7% increase in retail sales, far above forecasts

Despite rising interest rates and concerns about a faltering economy, consumers showed surprising strength by driving retail sales in September


Small Business News | LinkedIn’s new AI tools, small business optimism, inflation report

Top Stories Small business optimism balances out after strong summer Small business optimism continued to decline throughout September, according to


Overall inflation outpaces forecasts but stabilizes across key metrics

Overall inflation grew faster than expected in September in the U.S. but showed signs of recovery across several metrics critical


Small Business News | Amazon’s new AI tool, AmEx launches Sync Program

Top Stories Amazon developing artificial intelligence tool for product descriptions Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence tool that will


July CPI report reveals inflation rose 3.2% annually

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on August 10 that the consumer price index, CPI, rose to 3.2% from July


Rising inflation stalls in June as Fed weighs next interest rate hike

Inflation continued to show signs of stalling in June, as the annual rate slowed to just 3% under the influence


How current economic uncertainty is shifting the demand for entrepreneurship — Tom Sullivan

According to the most recent MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small company Index, inflation continues to be a top


4 practical ways your SMB can cope with widespread inflation

When prices are on the rise, consumers struggle under the strain, but inflation hits businesses just as hard. Buyers may


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