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INC. THIS MORNING The r-word Good morning, The numbers are hard to ignore: In March, inflation rose 8.5 percent, a 40-year high, according to the latest reading of the Labor Department's consumer price index (CPI). While economists expect inflation to have peaked in March, it’s likely the Federal Reserve will have to act to cool the economy, which could be both positive and negative for small businesses.  Higher rates could throw cold water on overheated prices in volatile segments, including energy and food, for instance. At the same time, an overreaction from the Fed could kill demand and inadvertently send the country hurtling toward recession. While the latter would indeed tamp down on inflation, it also could imperil the economy's growth and lead to layoffs. Read on to hear how the Federal Reserve’s moves to slow down inflation will affect businesses across the country. Inc. 5000. Call For Entries Apply now to be recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies! Applications are open for Female Founders 100 Our annual list celebrates the most inspiring, creative, tenacious, and trailblazing women in entrepreneurship. Apply now! HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: As states crack down on women’s rights to obtain abortions, companies are finding their own ways to help employees in need of health care services. –Inc.  Those high gas prices? They’re a double-edged sword for the booming electric bike and scooter businesses. –Inc.  Here’s what you can do to make sure your employees’ commutes are safe. –Inc.  Companies increasingly are pulling out of Russia. This is what it's costing them. –Inc.  These techniques can help you encourage your workforce to do the task they don’t want to do. –HBR  ONE MORE THING: Back in the office? Make sure you don’t break the “headphone rule.” –Inc. --Brit Morse Associate editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy