Economy

WSJ: Trump Threatens Fed Chair Powell Over Interest Rates, Raising Legal and Economic Tensions

President Trump is pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates amid rising tariffs — setting the stage for a possible legal showdown over the central bank’s independence. read more

Tariff Concerns Drive Equipment Finance Confidence to 18-Month Low

Finance leaders brace for slower growth as tariffs and economic uncertainty cloud the outlook for equipment investment. read more

Global Business Optimism Slips Again Amid Trade Policy Woes and Interest Rate Concerns

Dun & Bradstreet’s latest survey finds businesses around the world facing rising risks as trade tensions and borrowing costs weigh on confidence. read more

44% of U.S. Companies Plan to Pass Tariff Costs to Customers, Survey Finds

A new survey shows many large U.S. companies are shifting pricing strategies and supply chains to manage rising tariff-related expenses. read more

Small Business Confidence Falls in March as Tax Concerns Climb

The latest NFIB survey shows small business optimism dipping below the historical average, with taxes and labor quality ranking as top challenges. read more

Fleet Advantage Launches Tariff-Readiness Program to Shield Fleets from Rising Truck Costs

As new U.S. tariffs loom, Fleet Advantage offers a cost-saving strategy to help transportation fleets avoid steep price hikes and stay ahead of OEM price adjustments. read more

CFO Optimism Drops Sharply as Tech Investment Surges, Grant Thornton Survey Finds

A new report shows CFOs are wary of the economy but doubling down on tech and digital transformation to weather uncertainty. read more

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook Indicates Optimism Amid Macroeconomic Caution

Investors are eyeing 2025 with renewed confidence as deal-making rebounds, retail access widens, and generative AI reshapes how private equity and venture capital firms operate. read more

Commercial Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Jump 20% in March Amid Broader Financial Strain

New data shows a double-digit rise in bankruptcies, with signs of growing pressure on businesses and households alike. read more

U.S. Services Sector Growth Slows Sharply in March, ISM Reports

Expansion in the services economy cooled in March, with employment contracting for the first time in six months, according to the latest ISM data. read more

Small Business Sales Climb in March as Consumers Spend More on Services

The Fiserv Small Business Index rose in March, reflecting steady consumer demand for services and a shift in spending habits. read more

IDC Projects AI to Add $22.3 Trillion to Global Economy by 2030

AI isn’t just reshaping industries — it’s becoming a core engine of global economic growth, with ripple effects far beyond the tech sector. read more

Trump Unveils Broad Tariff Plan: Equipment Finance Sector Faces New Pressures

President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are shaking up the equipment finance world, with steep import hikes hitting machinery, tech, and vehicles. Our breakdown of country-specific rates and affected goods shows where the biggest impacts—and potential openings—are unfolding. read more

U.S. Manufacturing Slips Back Into Contraction in March

After two months of modest growth, America’s manufacturing sector cooled in March, raising concerns about ongoing demand uncertainty and tariff impacts. read more

Consumer Debt, Tariffs Fuel Uncertainty, Says Turning Rock in Market Update

Tariffs, high interest rates, and strained consumers are reshaping the investment landscape, according to Turning Rock Partners' latest market update. read more

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