Small Business Optimism Index Shows Main Street Still Pessimistic on Future of Economy

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in June at 91.5, a one-point increase from last month. The last time the index was higher was in December of 2023 when it reached 91.9. read more

JUL 15, 2024 - 6:28 am

Small Business Optimism Reaches Near High in July

The NFIB Research Foundation’s Small Business Optimism Index reached a near all-time high for the month of July 2018, reflecting on-going trends in the business community. read more

AUG 27, 2018 - 7:05 am

Small Business Owners Say ‘Now is Good Time to Expand’

The Small Business Optimism Index jumped two points to 106.9 in January and set a record with the number of small business owners saying “Now is a Good Time to Expand.” read more

FEB 14, 2018 - 7:22 am