Real Economy Optimism Driven by U.S. Small Biz in Apr
The real economy optimism was driven higher by U.S. small business owners who cite strong job creation, expectations for sales, business conditions, and credit …
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Springs Back with Cautious Optimism
After a crappy economic start in the first three months of 2019, U.S. consumer confidence showed signs of rebirth in April. For the short-term, …
Consumer Confidence Does Sideways Shuffle
The impact of last year’s tax reform legislation on consumer confidence has greatly diminished in the first four months of 2019 as the personal …
Small Business Optimism Reinvigorates After Trump Slump
Small business optimism is shaking off the effects of the government shutdown of December and January as owners have added a record number of …
Upside Down Yield Curve + Sideways Consumer Confidence = Recession Brewing
U.S. consumer confidence has been going sideways over the past two years. A February bounce, following the end of the Trump government shutdown, was …
Skewed Economic Data Produced Rocky Start for 2019 & the Rocky Road Ahead
As the fog clears it has become clear the Trump Shutdown messed up consumer economic statistics, far more than projected, producing skewed economic data. …
Business Platinum Cards Powered by American Express Gets More Juice in 2019
Business Platinum cards from American Express will soon gain access to workspaces, on-site support, amenities, expanded lounge privileges, plus earn more rewards and technology …
Small Business Saturday – What is Spent Locally Stays Locally
Small Business Saturday launches this weekend driving sales at mom & pops, independently owned and locally based businesses. American Express reports its research shows an …
Discover Finally Gets Down to Business & Ratchets Up U.S. Card Competition Bigly
The Discover Business credit card has arrived offering unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases, as well as free business and security features, all …
Airline Points Transfer 1:1 Chase Ultimate Cards
Airline points transfer just got easier. Chase has added more fuel to its new flagship credit cards, namely, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Preferred …
