EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 4 MIN
Fed Opens, Confidence Slips, Hiring Cools
from Main Street Briefing · host MainStreet Media
The Federal Reserve opens its two-day June meeting today with a rate hold almost certain — prime stays at 6.75 percent and business borrowing costs won't budge. Meanwhile, NFIB's May optimism report shows small business confidence below its 52-year average for a third straight month, with supply chain disruptions up sharply and capital spending at a 17-year low. And while owners are pulling back on hiring, that creates an unusual opening for businesses ready to add staff right now.
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The Federal Reserve opens its two-day June meeting today with a rate hold almost certain — prime stays at 6.75 percent and business borrowing costs won't budge. Meanwhile, NFIB's May optimism report shows small business confidence below its 52-year average for a third straight month, with supply chain disruptions up sharply and capital spending at a 17-year low. And while owners are pulling back on hiring, that creates an unusual opening for businesses ready to add staff right now.
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