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
Optimism stabilizes in April’s Small Business Economic Trends report while the Employment Index and small business uncertainty declines.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell 4 points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68.
“Inflationary pre
April Jobs Report finds Main Street’s hiring challenges continue.
April Jobs Report finds Main Street’s hiring challenges continue.
April Jobs Report finds Main Street’s hiring challenges continue.
April Jobs Report finds Main Street’s hiring challenges continue.
April Jobs Report finds Main Street’s hiring challenges continue.
April Jobs Report finds Main Street’s hiring challenges continue.
April Jobs Report finds Main Street’s hiring challenges continue.
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