Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012

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.

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Small business optimism, a measure of the outlook of small business owners about the future of their business and the economy, fell in March to its lowest level since December 2012, according to a report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Small-Business Sentiment Hits Lowest Level in More Than 11 Years

Sentiment among American small-business owners slid last month, with the sector showing signs of a “potential slowdown in economic activity,” the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said in a recent report. “The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5, the lowest level since December 2012,” the organization said in a report on April 9. “This is the 27th consecutive month below the 50-year av…

Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5, the lowest level since December 2012. This is the 27th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The net percent of owners raising average selling prices rose seven points from February to a net 28 percent seasonally adjusted.  “Small business optimism has reached the lowest level since 2012 as owners continue to manage numerous economic headwinds,” sai…

US Small-Business Sentiment at Lowest Level in 11 Years

U.S. small-business confidence slipped to the lowest level in more than 11 years in March amid rising concerns about inflation, according to a survey Tuesday.

Small business sentiment is the lowest in over a decade as inflation proves sticky

The small pharmacy section in a New York grocery store.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Confidence among US small business owners is at an 11-year low, according to NFIB. High inflation, coupled with hiring woes and tight financial conditions, have dealt a blow to business.  Economist Mohamed El-Erian said this week that the plight of companies points to a downturn.  US small business owners' confidence slumped to its lowest level in 11 years in M…