March 8, 2022 Last Edit: May 8, 2025
Inflation, Labor Shortage Continue to Drag Optimism Index Down
- The net percent of owners raising average selling prices increased seven points to a net 68% (seasonally adjusted), a 48-year record high reading.
- Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased two points to a net negative 35%.
- Inventory accumulation plans fell one percentage point, following a five-point decline in January, following the massive inventory build in Q4.

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