California Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
Post-Covid labor market appears to have mostly normalized on Main Street.
Washington Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
“We should be growing the tax base, not growing the tax burden”
Oregon Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report
Post-Covid labor market appears to have mostly normalized on Main Street
NFIB Jobs Report: Job Openings Slowing But Remain Solid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 6, 2025) – NFIB’s October jobs report found that 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in October, unchanged for the second consecutive month. Before August, the last time unfilled job openings hit 32% was in December 2020
Small Business Optimism Declines in September
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell two points to 98.8, slightly above average, with inflation and increased concerns about the growth outlook as major causes.
VIDEO: NFIB’s Holly Wade Discusses Latest SBET Findings on Bloomberg: The Close
Holly Wade joined Matt Miller and Katie Greifeld on Bloomberg: The Close to discuss the latest Small Business Optimism Index
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Declines in September
Index Falls Two Points; Remains Above 52-year Average
VIDEO: NFIB Chief Economist Discusses Small Business Hiring Challenges on CNBC’s Squawk Box
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 3, 2025) – NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg joined Becky Quick and Steve Liesman on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the state of the small business economy.
Dunkelberg discussed data from NFIB’s September jobs report and highlighted the uncertainty Main Street is facing,
What Does the September NFIB Jobs Report Tell Us About Tennessee?
Worker shortages remain a challenge, with job openings holding steady.
What Does the September NFIB Jobs Report Say About Georgia?
Worker shortages remain a challenge, with job openings holding steady.