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.
What Does the Latest NFIB Jobs Report Say About Alabama?
Worker shortages remain a challenge, with job openings holding steady.
What Does the Latest NFIB Jobs Report Say About N.C.?
Worker shortages remain a challenge, with job openings holding steady.
NFIB Jobs Report: Job Openings Remain Steady While Economy Grows
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 2, 2025) – NFIB’s September jobs report found that 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in September, unchanged from August. The last time unfilled job openings fell below 32% was in July 2020. Twenty-eight percent have o
Small Business Optimism Continues Climb in August
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index sees a slight increase, climbing 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly three points above the historical average.