Inflation continues to plague small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July to 93.7, the highest reading since February 2022. However, this is the 31st consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 25% reporting […]
Small Business Optimism Collapses in November after Three Stagnant Months
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped 1.3 points to 94.8 The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism fell 1.3 points in November, dropping the Index to 94.8, this after three months of no change of any significance. The index remains well below its 42 year average signaling a a “plodding” […]