Why CEOs and Capital Providers Must Prepare for a Shifting Rate Environment Few policy decisions ripple through the global economy like a Federal Reserve pivot. For Wall Street, the shift from tightening to easing signals equity rallies and bond repricing. But for Main Street — particularly the small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that make up 99% of U.S. firms and employ nearly half of the private workforce — the implications are far more tangible. A Fed pivot can determine whether a company expands or contracts, whether payroll is sustainable, and whether investors see returns that justify their risk. As CEO … Continue reading What a Fed Pivot Means for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses — And Their Investors