Topic: William Dunkelberg

Gas prices: Could surge at pump derail recovery?

Gas prices in California rise above $4 a gallon. By spring, some areas could see gas prices rise to $5 a gallon.

Economy's mojo and Washington's no-go

Economic indicators are up slightly. Do consumers and investors perceive an end to the great political uncertainty in Washington (and Europe)?

No good employment news for small businesses

For the fourth month in a row, small-business owners reported an overall reduction in employment

Boehner vs. Obama: Are US job creators really 'on strike'?

That's how House Speaker John Boehner characterized job creators in a speech Thursday, which came a week after President Obama outlined his own jobs plan to Congress.

Jobs picture in the small business sector still bleak

Job losses are decreasing, but not fast enough for the small business sector to recover from low job numbers

June job creation doesn't look so good

A couple of reports on June's job creation are out, and they are less than encouraging

Keep on hunkering down

With bleak jobs numbers, inflation, and a possible double dip recession, the US still has a ways to go with economic recovery

Tax the rich, not small business

Small business growth powers the economy. If Obama extends the tax cuts on small business owners, will that hurt more than it helps?

What you can do to help small business

Small businesses face considerable challenges, yet, they are an important engine for job creation. Here are a few things the public can do to support local small businesses.

Beyond unemployment insurance: Six ideas to lift the economy

While Congress fights over extending unemployment insurance, Americans remain sour on the economy. But a few proposals show promise for encouraging growth.

Businesses 'not hiring' because of economic uncertainty

Weak sales are keeping many businesses from hiring new workers. Consumers are not spending at their normal levels, and although housing has improved, it's not leading the economic recovery.

Few signs of economic recovery for small business on Main Street

The latest surveys of small businesses in Main Street America, the outlook for an economic recovery is dim.

Small businesses still not hiring. Tax credits won’t help.

Five signs to measure economic recovery in 2010

Economic recovery in 2010 is likely to fall short on job growth. But higher jobless figures might not be a bad thing – if it signals people are looking for jobs again.

Why Obama job creation plan focuses on small business

In presenting his job creation plan, Obama acknowledges that most new jobs come through small business. Tax breaks and other measures are meant to spur small business hiring.

Small business posts top job losses again, ADP says

Small businesses post higher job losses than mid-sized companies for a second straight month.

Small business now top source of layoffs

Is US poised to bail out another financial institution?

CIT is one of America’s largest lenders to small businesses. It also made many subprime mortgage loans and is now seeking US assistance.