WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.6 points in May to 95.3, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index rose 3 points from April to 91, remaining well above its historical average of 68.
As reported in NFIB’s monthly Jobs Report,
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs
Report finds Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2026) – NFIB’s May Jobs Report shows little change in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2026) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index for all four reported industries fell fr
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