Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB
With the stock market falling and business outlook, the optimism of small and medium-sized businesses is shaking as the stock market falls. The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Optimism Index, which measures the sentiment of small business owners, fell 2.1 points in February. The group's uncertainty index registered the second highest reading ever. 12% […]
Small business optimism jumps after election: NFIB
Optimism among small businesses soared in November, exceeding the 50-year average for the first time in nearly three years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The Small Business Optimism Index rose 8 points to 101.7 last month. This is the highest reading for the index since June 2021 and the 34th consecutive […]