US Economy News Today: Small Business Optimism Jumps for First Time in 2024

US Economy News Today: Small Business Optimism Jumps for First Time in 2024

US Economy News Today: Small Business Optimism Jumps for First Time in 2024

Welcome to Investopedia's economics live blog, where we explain what the day's news says about the state of the U.S. economy and how that's likely to affect your finances. Here we compile data releases, economic reports, quotes from expert sources and anything else that helps explain economic issues and why they matter to you.

Today, wholesale prices gave insight into where inflation is headed and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his call for patience.

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May 14, 2024

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