economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

SBA to Reduce Workforce by 43% and Focus on ‘Core Missions’

SBA to Reduce Workforce by 43% and Focus on ‘Core Missions’
SBA to Reduce Workforce by 43% and Focus on ‘Core Missions’
March 21, 2025  |  Personnel

The Small Business Administration (SBA) said Friday (March 21) that it will reduce its workforce by 43% and refocus its resources on its “core missions.” Get...

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Robinhood Leads Platforms Higher in Volatile Week as FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%
Robinhood Leads Platforms Higher in Volatile Week as FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%
March 21, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

The past five trading days have been a roller coaster, as interest rates and the Fed’s stance on cuts to those rates proved top of...

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Klarna IPO Sparks Hope of Deal Revival Despite Market Swings
Klarna IPO Sparks Hope of Deal Revival Despite Market Swings
March 19, 2025  |  IPO

Some upcoming tech IPOs have reportedly sparked uneasy optimism among investors despite tariff-related turmoil. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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IRS Staffing Cuts May Delay Tax Refund Advances
IRS Staffing Cuts May Delay Tax Refund Advances
March 18, 2025  |  Taxes

A financial lifeline for many consumers — particularly lower-income consumers — in the form of tax refunds may be fraying a bit at a time...

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Study Finds Cash Flow Crisis Deepening for Small Businesses Amid Tariffs and Consumer Pullback
Study Finds Cash Flow Crisis Deepening for Small Businesses Amid Tariffs and Consumer Pullback
March 18, 2025  |  SMBs

When financial pressure hits America’s consumers, it pushes them into “paycheck-to-paycheck“ mode. When it hits the mid-market, it’s called “business uncertainty.” When it hits small-...

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Washington Weekly: CFPB’s Future and the Impact of CDFI Cuts on Credit Unions
Washington Weekly: CFPB’s Future and the Impact of CDFI Cuts on Credit Unions
March 17, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

By the standards set previously in Q1, this Monday wasn’t as manic as most. In fact there’s an element of “business as usual” in this...

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Business Inventories Rose in January Amid Expected Slowdown in Sales
Business Inventories Rose in January Amid Expected Slowdown in Sales
March 17, 2025  |  Economy

Business inventories increased in January, ending the month 0.3% higher than a month earlier and 2.3% higher than a year earlier. Get the Full Story...

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Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
March 14, 2025  |  Economy

Airlines and some of the largest commerce firms are cutting guidance for the current quarter as consumers pull back at the register and on travel...

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