Six-month outlook among owners moves higher but remains negative.
The Index of Small Business Optimism rose two tenths of a point in May to 93.8, a negligible increase showing no real enthusiasm for making capital outlays, increasing inventories, or expanding, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
“The bottom line is that without an empowered small business sector, the economy will grow at a mediocre pace,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Politicians in Washington credit any insignificant growth in the economy to their policies, but realistically, it’s the increase in the population. At this point, we should
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