Feb 18, 2026 | Featured, US Economy
2025 delivered no shortage of complications. Between political gridlock, a prolonged federal shutdown, and persistent economic uncertainty, it was a year marked by volatility. Through it all, however, one economic signal refused to be throttled: America’s drive to...
Feb 18, 2026 | US Economy
Small businessowners currently face a number of operational challenges, including economic obstacles created by inflation and tariffs, according to data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Business owners have said the best way to support small businesses is by simply...
Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, US Economy
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index cratered 9.7 points to 84.5 in...
Jan 7, 2026 | Featured, Jobs, US Economy
Private employers added 41,000 jobs in December, recovering from losses in the previous month but missing the projected estimate for gains by a few thousand jobs. Dow Jones estimated the private sector would add about 48,000 jobs in the final month of the year...
Dec 10, 2025 | Featured, US Economy
American small businesses are trimming their payrolls, just as the busy holiday shopping season ramps up. Companies with fewer than 50 employees shed 120,000 jobs in November, according to data from payroll processing giant ADP. The sharp drop comes just ahead of a...
Dec 10, 2025 | Business, Featured, Talent, US Economy
Small business optimism ticked higher in November despite economic uncertainty and challenges finding suitable workers in the labor market, according to a new report by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index...
