Economy

Even in the face of stubborn inflation, small business owners are striking a more positive tone. Optimism surrounding the economy is rising and the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Confidence Index reached its highest level since…

Venita Cooper, founder of Silhouette Sneakers & Art in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma.Parnia Mazhar| NBC News.TULSA — Nestled among rows of colorful shoes lining the walls of Silhouette Sneakers & Art, a framed…

This year could be rife with surprises, not just at home, but also around the world. That means it's worthwhile for investors to explore where some of those surprises might come from. This time, it's likely that these threats will come…

Amanda Edwards | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesIn Middletown, Ohio, a line of fans snaked around the Skateway's parking lot on Presidents Day. Traffic backed up on the main street out front. A pizza truck lumbered into the…

The march higher in U.K. government bond yields since the launch of the Labour government's debut budget plan in October sparked widespread concern last week, as borrowing costs rose to breach numerous decade highs.The prospect of public…

A man checks the label of a vitamin jar at a Costco Wholesale store in Colchester, Vermont, on April 3, 2024.Robert Nickelsberg | Getty ImagesSmall business confidence hit its lowest level in more than 11 years for March as proprietors…

Shapecharge | E+ | Getty ImagesThe labor market may be poised for dislocation with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office for the second time later this month.For the past two years, health care has dominated all other…

In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, burned homes are seen during the Palisades fire in the Malibu area of Los Angeles county, California, on Jan. 9, 2025.Josh Edelson | Afp | Getty ImagesAirlines have extended travel waivers for…

Job growth was much stronger than expected in December, likely providing the Federal Reserve less incentive to cut interest rates this year.Nonfarm payrolls surged by 256,000 for the month, up from 212,000 in November and above the…

The fight against inflation was going well for the Federal Reserve and economy for much of last year and into 2024, but one important demographic remained unconvinced about the progress being made in lowering pricing: small business…