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Business and Economy
Coverage of Black-owned businesses, economic inequality, entrepreneurship, finance, employment, and wealth trends in the US.
January 2026 jobs report expected soon
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 10, 2026
The January jobs report is scheduled for release Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET and is anticipated to reveal a potentially stagnant or very slow-growing labor
Euro holds near $1.19 ahead of delayed US jobs report
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 10, 2026
The dollar weakened against other currencies early Tuesday, with both the euro and the British pound extending gains from earlier in the week. Currency movements
Green Card Holders Face Loan Restrictions Under New US Rule
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 9, 2026
A new policy from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) will restrict green card holders from receiving business loans backed by the agency, effective March
Support Black-Owned Businesses in California
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 8, 2026
Supporting Black-owned businesses is increasingly recognized as a way to promote racial equality. Financial support, beyond mere acknowledgment, is considered crucial for fostering a more
Pizza Hut Restructuring US Operations, Reducing Staff
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 5, 2026
Pizza Hut plans to close approximately 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States during the first half of 2026. This decision comes as parent company
Loan denials disproportionately impact minority-owned businesses
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 5, 2026
A recent LendingTree analysis highlights persistent disparities in small business financing. Black-owned businesses experienced the highest rejection rates for loans, lines of credit, and merchant
Arizona Black Chamber Hosts Business Series for Black History Month
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 3, 2026
The Black Chamber of Arizona will host a four-part, in-person business series throughout February to commemorate Black History Month. The series, titled Black History in
White-Collar and Tech Jobs May See Growth in Early 2026
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 3, 2026
Recent year-end job data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has prompted discussions regarding a potential white-collar slump or hiring recession. A new predictive model
Government Shutdown May Impact January Jobs Report
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 2, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release the January jobs report on Friday due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. This delay impacts several
Contracting firms worry funding cuts may reverse progress
- By Black Hot Fire Network Team
- . February 2, 2026
Black government contractors in Northern Virginia recently gathered to discuss the impact of recent changes in federal spending and staffing. Many reported significant disruptions to