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Stake for Small Business Owners this Election Season

What’s at Stake for Small Business Owners this Election Season

U.S. presidential elections are a marathon, not a sprint, and this race has been exceptionally grueling—both for the candidates and the public at large. But more concerned than the average U.S. citizen are small business owners, who have responded to the uncertainty by delaying new hires, forgoing new equipment orders, and avoiding all but the …

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U.S. Economy Picking Up Momentum in Q2; Interest Rates Predicted to Rise

After another harsh winter, the American economy is stabilizing and beginning to shrug off concerns of a prolonged slowdown or recession. According to the latest economic gauges, industrial production is increasing, inflation is firming, and the housing sector is continuing to pick up momentum. All of these factors, combined with data reflecting retail sales rebounds, …

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Sluggish Start Becoming a Pattern for U.S. Economy - Capstone Financing

Sluggish Start Becoming a Pattern for U.S. Economy

The U.S. economy sluggish start to the year is validating the wait-and-see approach the Federal Reserve has taken with raising interest rates. Business investments, constrained by falling corporate profits and diminishing exports, and held back by the strong dollar, have both played their role in the disappointing start to 2016. Spending-cautious American households are doing …

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Think US Manufacturing is Dead? Think Again - Capstone Financing

Think US Manufacturing is Dead? Think Again

The US manufacturing sector weakened throughout 2015 as the dollar strengthened and made US exports more expensive overseas. Manufacturing activity increased in February, but it remained below the 12-month average. New orders remained positive in January and February, buoyed by increased consumer spending. Though consumer confidence weakened somewhat in March—hurting the manufacturing sector even more—month-by-month …

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Late 2015 Slump Turns into January Boost for American GDP

Between plummeting oil prices and a global growth slowdown, the United States economy ended 2015 with a dip — but January spending figures and new data on the previous quarter suggest that American consumers are brushing off the jitters. This is heartening news for small businesses and large financial entities alike, with indications that the …

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