NFIB small-business optimism index falls to 95.3 in May

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.