Author: Stefanie Galeano-Zalutko

Despite historic inflation and labor shortages, small business owners continue to create new jobs and strengthen the economy…

A solid jobs report means the Federal Reserve is expected to continue interest rates hikes and increase the likelihood of a recession…

Consumers are growing less upbeat about the short-term outlook for jobs and expect business conditions to worsen in the near term…

The labor shortage continues to be a major concern for small businesses, as nearly all owners trying to hire are reporting no or few qualified applicants…

Overall job growth climbed in the latest reports, increasing the probability of a soft landing…

Uncertainty over short-run inflation expectations ticked up recently, indicating the potential for continued volatility in the year ahead…

While consumer confidence and sentiment are on the rise, sticky inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and persistent labor shortages continue to impact consumers and business owners…

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1% in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 6.5% before seasonal adjustment. Important Takeaways, Courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The… Continue reading KPI — January 2023: State of the Economy

Consumer confidence increased thanks to slowing inflation, but changes in global factors could reverse recent improvements…