The October 2024 report by the NFIB Research Foundation has signaled a notable increase in optimism among small business owners within the United States, with the organization's Small Business Optimism Index rising by 2.2 points to 93.7. This data, collected by the National Federation of
As DDHQ projected, President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will retain a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, signaling that the GOP is poised to control both chambers of Congress, a scenario that could potentially lead to significant legislative challenges. With Edison Research
A Shift in Economic Expectations Recent data and expert analysis suggest that the United States may be on the cusp of achieving a much-desired soft landing for its economy in 2023. The concept of a "soft landing" refers to the Federal Reserve's ability to slow down economic growth and tame
In the latest findings from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS), finance professionals worldwide indicate a decline in economic confidence. This downturn marks the lowest point in global
The global economic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as we move toward 2025, with past years characterized by both turbulent downturns and resilient recoveries. Businesses find themselves in a unique position to either seize emerging opportunities or be overwhelmed by lurking
In recent times, the Federal Reserve has taken significant steps in adjusting interest rates to manage economic conditions, a move that is closely monitored by economists, investors, and the general public alike. One such prominent voice has been that of Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller,