Small businesses face cost pressures and uncertainty in 2026, but untapped pricing power and greater agility than large competitors offer paths to stronger growth.

Markets took a hit as both stocks and US Treasuries declined amid growing speculation that President Trump is leaning toward nominating Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.

Silver’s surge may look speculative, but it likely reflects deeper global uncertainty and eroding trust in financial and geopolitical systems rather than just dollar weakness.