News & Insights

How Uncertainty Can Be a Competitive Business Advantage

Uncertainty is not just a challenge; it can be an opportunity. While many organizations stall or retreat when markets become volatile, others sometimes adapt, accelerate, and gain market share. The key difference often lies in leadership and strategies. Resilient leaders do not wait for clarity, they navigate through the fog.

According to KPMG 2024 report, 72% of CEOs indicate that the current economic environment is the most volatile they have ever experienced. Yet, some of the most successful companies of the past two decades such as Airbnb, Uber, and Slack were launched or scaled during economic downturns. This is not a coincidence, it clearly illustrates that effective leadership in uncertain times can create lasting competitive advantages.

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Tariff-Driven Economic Uncertainty Reuters

On May 7, 2025, According to NBC News, The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its decision to maintain the federal funds rate at the current range of 4.25% to 4.50%. This marks the third consecutive meeting where the Fed has held rates steady, reflecting a cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

How Small Business Saturday is Transforming Communities

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Americans spent an estimated $17 billion on Small Business Saturday in 2023, highlighting its significant impact. Celebrated annually after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday was launched in 2010 by American Express and has been supported by the SBA since 2011. This event emphasizes the vital role that small businesses play in the U.S. economy.

Integro Bank and Integro Wealth Advisors Host January Economic Outlook Event

Integro Bank and Integro Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce the January 24th CEO Club event with speaker Nivan Jaleeli, Director at BlackRock. Mr. Jaleeli has worked in the investment profession for 20+ years and joined BlackRock in 2014.