Economy Talk

Fed raised rates and my small shop in Osaka feels it already!

The Fed hiked for the first time since 2023, to 3.75–4%! Even here in Osaka I watch the dollar news because a lot of my imported stock is priced in dollars!

Brent near $109, diesel at a record in the US... shipping costs are going up everywhere and I'm trying not to raise my prices again! Any other small business owners figuring this out?