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Wall Street Journal
08-07-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Small-Business Sentiment Darkens Slightly
Businesses on Main Street became a little more pessimistic last month as heightened uncertainty continued to weigh. The National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday that its optimism index, a gauge of sentiment among small firms, edged down 0.2 points to 98.6 in June, slightly above its long-term reading of 98. A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected 98.7.
Wall Street Journal
13-05-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Worried About the Economy, America's Small Businesses Are Reducing Investment and Hiring, Survey Shows
The mood on Main Street continues to worsen as unpredictable trade policy and a loosening labor market weighs on America's small businesses, according to a monthly survey. The National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday that its optimism index, a gauge of sentiment among small firms, fell to 95.8 in April from 97.4 in March, keeping the index below the 98 mark that represents the long-term average for confidence among small companies.
