Accounting March 12, 2025
Small Business Anxiety Spikes as U.S. Trade Policies Shift
The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried about their financial future.
Accounting March 11, 2025
Business Executives’ Outlook on U.S. Economy Fades Amid Tariff and Inflation Worries, AICPA & CIMA Survey Finds
The shift reflects growing concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to the survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers, and other CPAs.
Small Business March 10, 2025
February Retail Sales Were Down Monthly Amid Tariff Concerns
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were down 0.22% seasonally adjusted month over month but up 3.38% unadjusted ...
Financial Reporting March 10, 2025
Nasdaq Suffers Worst Day Since 2022
Anxiety that tariffs and government firings will torpedo growth in the world’s largest economy extended a three-week stretch of volatility across global markets.
Small Business March 6, 2025
Business Execs’ Outlook on U.S. Economy Fades Amid Tariff and Inflation Worries
The shift reflects growing concerns about inflation and tariffs, according to the survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers, and other certified public accountants.
Payroll March 3, 2025
Federal Reserve Expects Tariffs to Raise Consumer Prices
The proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and other U.S. trading partners could raise prices for consumers on everyday items by up to 2.6%, according to a study released Friday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Small Business March 3, 2025
Car Prices Could Surge $12,000 Under New Tariffs, Says Report
Impending tariffs on Canada and Mexico risk driving up U.S. car prices by as much as $12,000, further squeezing consumers and wreaking havoc across the intricate web of automotive supply lines spanning the continent.
Small Business March 3, 2025
Americans Want Administration to Do More for the Economy, Say Polls
Two polls signaled that President Donald Trump risks putting off Americans worried about the economy and inflation with the broad flurry of measures during his first weeks in office.
Payroll February 25, 2025
Egg Prices Predicted to Increase Up to 40 Percent More in 2025
The report stated, "Retail egg prices increased by 13.8 percent in January 2025 after rising by 8.4 percent in December 2024 ... Egg prices are predicted to increase 41.1 percent in 2025."
Small Business February 25, 2025
Administration to Offer ‘Gold Card’ Visas to Immigrants Who Invest $5 Million or More in U.S.
President Donald Trump said he is starting a program to offer residency and a path to citizenship to investors who pay $5 million, offering a new avenue for legal immigration even as he carries out a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants.
Payroll February 25, 2025
“Tooth Fairy” Poll Shows Drop in Value
The average value of a single lost tooth during the past year declined by 14%. This marks one of the most significant year-over-year declines in Tooth Fairy giving since the poll's inception.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Consumer Confidence Dropped Sharply in February
February's fall in confidence was shared across all age groups but was deepest for consumers between 35 and 55 years old. The decline was also broad-based among income group.