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Small Business Owner Optimism Just Hit a 6-Month Low—Here's Why

Small business optimism declined to its lowest levels since April as owners raised worries over hiring, sales, profits and the U.S. government shutdown. Read More

Why Small Business Owners Remain Optimistic Despite Economic Red Flags

New survey data shows that while entrepreneurs’ optimism dipped slightly in October, it remains considerably higher than corporate leaders’ and consumers’ expectations. Read More

Small Businesses Optimism Dips as Firms Find It Hard to Hire Workers

“Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October as owners report lower sales and reduced profits,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Additionally, many firms are still ... Read More

U.S. Small-Business Sentiment Slides on Lower Profits

Small-business optimism in the U.S. continued to fall in October on weaker earnings trends, with labor shortages and the government shutdown also weighing on sentiment. Read More

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest readin ... Read More

Small business optimism holds steady, but earnings deterioration a concern

On the surface, small business optimism didn’t move much last month. But there’s reason for concern under the hood. Read More

Business groups warns government shutdown is 'harming small businesses and costing American economic growth'

Business groups are expressing concern that the ongoing government shutdown is having negative impacts on economic activity and the ability of firms to operate and grow. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce ... Read More

Small business owners say they're struggling to grow amid shutdown uncertainty

The shutdown is affecting Minnesotans from federal workers to families relying on assistance programs. Small businesses are feeling the economic strain too. Berek Awend is the owner of his family's 47 ... Read More

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and ... Read More

U.S. economy speeds up despite shutdown, but tariffs weigh on exports and business confidence

The U.S. economy sped up in October during the ongoing government shutdown, new surveys show, but high tariffs were hurting exports, businesses said, casting a cloud over the upcoming year. S&P Global ... Read More