Money and Policy

PPP loans extended for small businesses until May 31

The Senate voted this week to extend the Paycheck Protection Program for two months amid concerns that the March 31 expiration of the small-business rescue fund could leave struggling employers without a key economic lifeline.

Fed may hike rates sooner than 2023: NABE

About 46% of NABE members surveyed believe the Federal Reserve will raise the federal funds target in 2022, while 12% say later this year. Approximately 28% believe interest rates will be raised in 2023 and 12% believe the rate hike will come after 2023.