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Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB

  • Small business optimism decreased by 2.3 points in January to 102.8, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
  • The Uncertainty Index rose to 100 in January, its third-highest level recorded.
  • Optimism among small business owners fell by 2.3 points to 102.8 in January, according to a monthly NFIB poll, despite remaining relatively high.
  • Labor costs and inflation are top concerns for small businesses, with 18% reporting inflation as their biggest problem, as noted by the NFIB's latest survey.
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Star-Herald broke the news in on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
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