U.S. Adds Nearly 3.5 Million New Businesses in Record-Setting First Half of 2026

Entrepreneurs Push Ahead Despite Inflation, High Interest Rates and Global Uncertaintyby Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief(Worthy News) – Americans launched nearly 3.5 million new businesses during the first half of 2026, signaling continued confidence in free enterprise despite inflation, elevated interest rates and instability in global markets.According to a June business formation report from Registered Agents Inc., the United States recorded 3,493,381 new business