NFIB small-business optimism index falls to 95.3 in May

Created at 9 Jun · 10:20 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant

IN SHORT

The National Federation of Independent Business reported its small-business optimism index fell 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0.

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95.3NFIB small-business optimism index in May

0.6 pointsdecrease in NFIB index

98.052-year average NFIB index

Who's Involved

National Federation of Independent Business

reported small-business optimism index data

↳ Why This Matters

The NFIB index is a key indicator of the health and outlook of small businesses, which are significant drivers of job creation and economic activity in the United States.

Key facts

The NFIB small-business optimism index decreased by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May.
The index remains below its 52-year average of 98.0.

The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its small-business optimism index decreased by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May. This figure remains below the 52-year average of 98.0.

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The NFIB small-business optimism index is a monthly survey that measures the sentiment of small business owners regarding current business conditions and their expectations for the future.

A reading below the long-term average suggests that small business owners are less optimistic than they have been historically, potentially signaling concerns about economic conditions.

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The NFIB small-business optimism index decreased by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May.

The index remains below its 52-year average of 98.0.

The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its small-business optimism index decreased by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May. This figure remains below the 52-year average of 98.0.

NFIB small-business optimism index falls to 95.3 in May

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