CNBC reported that Boston Fed President Susan M. Collins warned inflation could be notably higher and backed a recent interest rate increase. The Federal Reserve remains focused on returning inflation to its two percent target. Policy changes flow through to the prime rate, SBA 7(a) loans, SOFR-linked lines, and equipment financing, raising costs for small businesses. Startups face higher venture debt coupons, tighter covenants, and shifting terms on convertibles as lenders reprice risk. Operating plans, hiring, and valuations adjust as discount rates rise and sales cycles lengthen. Founders should monitor CPI, PCE, jobs data, and Fed communications to gauge credit conditions and plan financing.
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