Profits

Small businesses are facing a challenging balance, with reports of declining earnings outnumbering gains by four to one.

This growth was driven by "exceptional" oil trading and a surge in fossil fuel prices following the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on February 28, 2026. : profits

Median total farm household income is projected to reach $110,014 in 2025 and $113,031 in 2026, though much of this is driven by off-farm income. Small businesses are facing a challenging balance, with