Supply Chain Issues, Inflationary Pressures Lowering Small Business Optimism

Supply chain issues, inflationary pressures lowering small business optimism

Is optimism fading among small business owners?  The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined two points in September to 98.8.   According to the NFIB, this was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98.   The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100, the fourth-highest reading in over 51 years.  NFIB Pennsylvania State Director Greg Moreland commented on the decline.  “Supply …

Oregon Small Business Optimism Index: Inflation, supply issues persist - The Chronicle

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, supply chain and inflation issues stood out as a key problem in the report. 14% of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business (higher input costs), up 3 points from August. In September, 64% of[Read More...]

Wells Fargo: Small Business Optimism Index Falls to 98.8 in September Prior to Government Shutdown

September uncertainty spike and weakening expansion appetite offset modest gains in hiring and sales The mood among America’s small business owners has turned decidedly more cautious as political dysfunction in Washington casts a shadow over an already challenging economic environment. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index dropped to 98.8 in […] The post Wells Fargo: Small Business Optimism Index Fa…