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U. S job growth tops expectations in May
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (269+ words) Strong hiring, stable unemployment and upward revisions to prior months' data give the Federal Reserve room to hold rates steady despite inflation concerns. According to the latest Labor Department report, the U. S. economy added 172, 000 jobs in May, surpassing economists" expectations and…...
Changing consumer confidence opens new opportunities for entrepreneurs
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (425+ words) New data shows rising prices and cautious consumers are tightening the squeeze on small businesses Small business owners face tightening economic conditions as inflation reaches its highest point in years, and consumer confidence continues to fall. The Federal Reserve's preferred…...
Changing consumer confidence open new opportunities for entrepreneurs
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (425+ words) New data shows rising prices and cautious consumers are tightening the squeeze on small businesses Small business owners face tightening economic conditions as inflation reaches its highest point in years, and consumer confidence continues to fall. The Federal Reserve's preferred…...
Small business optimism edges higher as owners show steady resilience
2+ week, 1+ day ago (385+ words) NFIB index shows small gains in confidence as owners continue hiring and adapting to economic conditions. Small business optimism edged higher in April, but persistent inflation, weak sales and ongoing labor shortages continued to weigh on Main Street confidence, according…...
New U. S. trade actions shift import strategy ahead of summer deadline
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (475+ words) The administration is racing to replace import taxes that expire July 24. Small business owners who import goods could feel it first. The Trump administration is moving to replace import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February, and a new…...
Hiring more selective as employer confidence falls
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (368+ words) A new national survey by Drexel University shows that small and mid-sized businesses are hiring fewer recent college graduates as employer optimism hits a decade low. Companies now prioritize proven experience over entry-level training for 2026. The annual college hiring outlook…...
SMBs' confidence holds steady as uncertainty and inflation persist
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (366+ words) According to the latest Q1 Index report from the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, small business confidence improved slightly in the first quarter compared to a year ago, but with ongoing economic uncertainty and persistent inflation continuing to limit growth. Speaking on the…...
US Chamber of Commerce finds SMBs growing cautious on economy, growth
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) Small business confidence in the U. S. declined for a second consecutive quarter as economic uncertainty grew, according to the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for the first quarter of 2026. According to the report, the index fell to 67. 0 from 68. 4 in the…...
Small businesses face higher costs as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) Small businesses are already feeling the impact of rising oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East, with higher operational costs and cautious consumer spending affecting revenue, according to business expert and Attorney Parag Amin. On this episode of…...
Small business optimism steady as uncertainty rises in January
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) Small business optimism held steady in January even as uncertainty climbed, according to the latest Small Business Economic Trends report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The January survey introduced a new measure to better reflect labor market…...