The Fed spoke on Interest Rates this week, cautiously optimisticWalmart CEO talks about customer spending and behaviorWe have 2 Really Big AI news updatesAnd we have a new study on the entrepreneurialism of gen-zLEAVE COMMENTS HERE:https://www.instagram.com/reel/C09reHeRqWA/?igshid=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better!We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are too!+Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business. +You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!Sources:https://www.stlouisfed.org/in-plain-english/the-fed-and-the-dual-mandatehttps://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/scarcity-money-mindset-amid-recessionhttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/13/fed-meeting-today-live-updates-on-december-fed-rate-decision.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/walmart-customers-behaving-strangely-making-122818871.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/many-gen-zers-think-best-140000180.htmlhttps://techxplore.com/news/2023-12-portable-non-invasive-mind-reading-ai-thoughts.html#google_vignettehttps://techcrunch.com/2023/12/12/durable-cements-14m-to-build-ai-powered-tools-for-small-businesses-in-service-industries/Coming up in the hair industry and visiting London for classes, I noticed that hairdressers were held in higher esteem there than they were in the USA...I want that for us!One of our missions is to raise the esteem and perceived importance & value of hairdressers across the USA. HS NEWS is part of that effort. We believe in order to achieve this goal, we must raise the bar of professionalism, service, and sophistication of hairdressers. We hope you enjoy the news and look forward to your comments!Is this useful?Is this interesting?Are there any other topics you pay attention to that you believe help you run your business or serve your customers?DISCLAIMER: Robert holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance. Robert currates the news, explaining his understanding. We suggest using this information to talk with your financial advisor, business advisor, and or CPA. Legal counsel may be required for some of your decisions as well. If you are interested in getting business advice from Hairdresser Strong, you can hire us as a consultant/advisor, but we are not financial advisors, lawyers, or accountants.THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU NEED LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE, SEE A LAWYER, CPA, OR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RESPECTIVELY#hair #hairnews #hairpreneur #beautypreneur #hairdresserstrong #hairdresser #strong #entrepreneur