NFIB survey: small business optimism remains below average, but stable

Small Business Optimism Rose Slightly But Remains Below Average: Survey

Optimism among American small businesses rose marginally last month, with inflation being one of the key challenges, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said in a May 12 statement. “The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month,” the federation said. The index is based on surveys of NFIB members. In their responses, 16 percent of owne…

NFIB survey: small business optimism remains below average, but stable

Small-business optimism edged up in April, but persistent inflation, softer sales and hiring challenges kept Main Street confidence well below its long-term average.

Report: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average but Stable

WASHINGTON – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68. “Inflationary pressures continue to be a challenge for Main Street,” said […] The post Report: Small Business Optimism Remains Below Average but Stable appeared first on Business Journal Daily…

May 12: Small-business optimism remains below average but stable

INDIANAPOLIS — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in March to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, remaining well above its…