Fyscale Newshttps://fyscale.com/news/Economy, tax and small business news briefs from Fyscale.Etsy Bans AI-Generated Patterns and Recipes, Requires One Unedited Photo per Listinghttps://fyscale.com/news/etsy-ai-policy-unedited-photo-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/etsy-ai-policy-unedited-photo-october-2026/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400Etsy's new AI policy bans AI-generated patterns and recipes, bars bot-made listings and requires one unedited photo. What sellers need to update now.Holiday Shipping Costs Head for Record as Diesel Fuel Surcharges Near 30%https://fyscale.com/news/holiday-shipping-fuel-surcharges-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/holiday-shipping-fuel-surcharges-october-2026/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:41:32 +0000UPS and FedEx fuel surcharges near 30% with diesel above $6 a gallon, putting holiday parcel shipping on track for record prices. What sellers can do now.Fed Decision, GDP and Inflation Data Headline a Busy Week for Small Businesseshttps://fyscale.com/news/fed-gdp-pce-week-ahead-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/fed-gdp-pce-week-ahead-october-2026/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400The Fed rate decision lands Oct. 28, followed by Q3 GDP and September PCE inflation on Oct. 29. What small businesses should watch and do this week.October Flash PMI: Selling Prices Climb at Fastest Pace Since 2022https://fyscale.com/news/flash-pmi-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/flash-pmi-october-2026/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:21:18 +0000S&P Global's October flash PMI shows US business activity at 57.6 as selling prices rose at the fastest pace since August 2022. Here is what it means.Consumer Sentiment Holds Near Lows at 48.0 in October as Price Worries Growhttps://fyscale.com/news/consumer-sentiment-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/consumer-sentiment-october-2026/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400University of Michigan consumer sentiment came in at 48.0 in October 2026 as more shoppers said high prices are hurting their finances ahead of the holidays.Canada Tariff Changes: Packaging and Some Machinery Exempt From Oct. 30, New Goods Addedhttps://fyscale.com/news/canada-tariff-changes-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/canada-tariff-changes-october-2026/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:20:56 +0000A new proclamation removes 50% Canada tariffs on boxes, crates and some machinery and adds valves, carpets and other goods, effective Oct. 30, 2026.IRS Expands Retirement Plan Self-Correction Rules and Creates New IRA Fix Programhttps://fyscale.com/news/irs-retirement-plan-correction-epcrs-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/irs-retirement-plan-correction-epcrs-october-2026/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400The IRS overhauled its retirement plan correction program and set up a new IRA fix program. What 401(k), SEP and SIMPLE IRA sponsors should know now.Treasury Yields Post Biggest One-Day Drop Since 2023 as Rate-Hike Bets Coolhttps://fyscale.com/news/treasury-yields-drop-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/treasury-yields-drop-october-2026/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:25:21 +0000The 10-year Treasury yield fell nearly 20 basis points to about 4.95% on Oct. 22, its biggest drop since 2023. What it means for small business borrowing.IRS Eases Form 720 Reporting for Dyed Diesel Used on Highways Through Dec. 31https://fyscale.com/news/irs-dyed-diesel-relief-form-720/https://fyscale.com/news/irs-dyed-diesel-relief-form-720/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400The IRS says it won't penalize missed Form 720 reporting or records for taxable dyed diesel use from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. What small businesses should know.Jobless Claims Fall to 194,000, Lowest Since July, as Layoffs Stay Rarehttps://fyscale.com/news/jobless-claims-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/jobless-claims-october-2026/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:43:27 +0000First-time jobless claims dropped to 194,000 in the week ended Oct. 17. Here is what a low-layoff, slow-hiring job market means for small business owners.Holiday Sales Forecast to Top $1 Trillion for the First Time, NRF Sayshttps://fyscale.com/news/holiday-sales-forecast-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/holiday-sales-forecast-2026/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales will rise 4.2% to $1.013 trillion, though about half the gain reflects higher prices. What it means for small online sellers.Fed Expected to Hold Rates at 3.75%–4% Next Week, With a December Hike in Viewhttps://fyscale.com/news/fed-rate-decision-preview-october-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/fed-rate-decision-preview-october-2026/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:22:17 +0000Economists expect the Fed to keep rates at 3.75%–4% at its Oct. 27–28 meeting, but all 100 in a Reuters poll see a hike in December. What it means for you.Housing Starts Fall 5.2% in September as Builder Confidence Hits 14-Year Lowhttps://fyscale.com/news/housing-starts-september-2026/https://fyscale.com/news/housing-starts-september-2026/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400US housing starts fell 5.2% in September and builder sentiment hit its lowest since 2012. What higher mortgage rates mean for contractors and small sellers.September Inflation: Consumer Prices Up 3.7%, Wholesale Prices Up 6.3%https://fyscale.com/news/september-2026-inflation-cpi-ppi/https://fyscale.com/news/september-2026-inflation-cpi-ppi/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:56:45 +0000September CPI rose 3.7% from a year earlier and producer prices jumped 6.3%. Here is what the data means for small business costs, pricing and cash flow.