NFIB Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise

NFIB survey: small business optimism continues to rise

Hiring plans hit their strongest level since 2022, even as owners reported stubborn uncertainty and difficulty finding qualified workers.

Small Business Optimism Jumps Higher as Investing and Hiring Plans RIse

And inflation recedes as a top problem for small business owners.

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in July, highest level since August 2025

CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the latest news.

Small Business Confidence Surges as Hiring Plans Reach Four-Year High

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in July to 99.8, rising above its 52-year average of 98.0. This marks the highest level since August 2025. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, eight increased, and two decreased. Hiring plans improved substantially and contributed most to the rise in the Index. Real sales expectations and reports…

Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise

WASHINGTON – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in July to 99.8, rising above its 52-year average of 98. This marks the highest level since August 2025.  Of the 10 index components, eight increased and two decreased. Hiring plans improved substantially and contributed most to the rise in the index. Real sales […] The post Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise appeared first on Business Journal Daily | The Youngsto…

Small Business Optimism Rises as Hiring Plans Improve - BIZ Magazine

BATON ROUGE, La. — Small business optimism rose in July to its highest level in nearly a year, fueled by stronger hiring and capital spending plans, although business owners reported continued uncertainty about expansion, according to the National Federation of …