Jul 15, 2026 | Featured, US Economy
U.S. small-business sentiment increased in June, but the share of owners reporting that inflation was their “single most important” problem was the highest in nearly two years, and more said they had raised average selling prices. The National Federation...
Jun 3, 2026 | Business, Chambers, US Economy
Suzanne Clark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of American business, addressing the issue of affordability, impact of AI on jobs, and more. More From CNBC
Jun 3, 2026 | Featured, US Economy
Corporate leadership across America has seemingly lost faith in the current trajectory of the U.S. economy, swinging sharply from optimism to pessimism in just three months. The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, in collaboration with The Business Council,...
May 6, 2026 | Featured, Manufacturing, Training, US Economy
The SBA’s E2G Program is designed to provide eligible U.S. small businesses with free business courses, in-person hands-on training, and one-on-one consulting to support growth, operations, hiring, regulatory compliance, and government contracting competitiveness. The...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, US Economy
Sentiment among US small business owners dropped in March to the lowest level in nearly a year as the war with Iran pushed up energy costs and stoked economic uncertainty. The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index slipped for a third...
Mar 11, 2026 | Business, Featured, US Economy
Consumer confidence has regularly been reported as trending down in the face of rising prices, high borrowing costs, and policy uncertainty from the Trump administration on tariffs, U.S. Federal Reserve independence, and war in the Middle East. But small business...