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US Small-Business Optimism Falls on Dimmer Economic Outlook
US Small-Business Optimism Index Falls Below 52-year Average as Inflation and Hiring Woes Persist
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Optimism among small businesses in the United States fell below its 52-year average in September as business owners faced rising uncertainty, persistent inflation and difficulties in finding qualified workers, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) report. Business News | US Small-Business Optimism Index Falls Below 52-year Average as Inflation and Hiring Woes …
What's new in American business? Main Street doesn't share Wall Street's optimism, according to NFIB data.
NFIB Data Reveals Declining Small Business Optimism in September
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.8 points in September to 97.9, one-tenth of a point below the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index rose 1 point to 90, remaining well above the historical average of 68. Labor quality or availability remained the top reported issue for the third consecutive month.
US: Small Business Confidence Wavered in September - ActionForex
The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.8 points to 97.9 in September, lagging consensus expectations for a more gradual decline to 98.2. Six out of the ten index subcomponents improved during the month, three deteriorated, and one remained unchanged. The largest decline came from the net share of firms expecting the economy to improve […]
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