Small Business Optimism Index declines

The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell nine-tenths of a point to 88.5 in March. That’s the lowest level since 2012 and stretches to 27 the ... Read More

Small business optimism at lowest point since 2012: Survey

Optimism among small business owners is at its lowest point since 2012, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Small Business Economic Trends survey from the National Federation of Independent ... Read More

Sales Worries Drive Small Business Optimism to Lowest Levels Since 2012

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in March fell to its lowest levels since 2012, as inflation continues to be a top worry for small business owners, who increasingly fear a drop in sales. Read More

Small-business optimism just hit an 11-year low. ‘Will depressed small business owners depress the economy?’

Business owners complain of inflation, high wages, and high input costs—none of which indicate a slowing economy. Read More

US Small-Business Optimism Falls to a More Than 11-Year Low

US small-business optimism dropped to a more ... Federation of Independent Business. The index of sentiment fell 0.9 point to 88.5, the lowest level since the end of 2012, the NFIB said Tuesday. Read More

Report: Small-Business Optimism Dips as Inflation Looms

“While inflation pressures have eased since peaking in 2021, small-business owners are still managing the elevated costs of higher prices and interest rates,” says NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg ... Read More

US small-business sentiment lowest since 2012

STORY: Sentiment among U.S. small ... Business. The organization’s optimism index – which has averaged a reading of 90 over the past 50 years – came in at 88.5 last month, the lowest level ... Read More

US small-business sentiment slides to lowest level in more than 11 years

said its Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.9 point to 88.5 last month, the lowest level since December 2012. It was the 27th straight month the index was below the 50-year average of 98. Read More

Optimism rises for 2024

AS 2023 draws to a close, many investors will be looking back and re-evaluating their investment decisions as they gear up for the year ahead. For the property investor, 2023 can be summed up as a ... Read More

Small-Business Optimism Hits Lowest Point Since 2012

In March, small-business owners continued to face inflationary pressures--and their worries about future sales increased. Read More

Small business optimism hits lowest level since 2012: NFIB

The NFIB's Optimism Index slid in March to its lowest level since December 2012 amid concerns about inflation, high interest rates and labor market challenges. Read More

Small business optimism hits lowest level since 2012: NFIB

NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index, which is compiled monthly ... while the share reporting labor quality as their top operating rose by 2 points to 18%. SURGE IN US SMALL BUSINESSES STARTED ... Read More