WSJ
09 Jun 2026, 10:14 UTC · 4h ago
U.S. Small-Business Confidence Ticked Down in May

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WSJ
09 Jun 2026, 10:14 UTC · 4h ago

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The NFIB small-business optimism index fell 0.6 points to 95.3 in May. — A decline in small business optimism typically signals weaker future spending and investment, though the move is incremental.
-0.20Small-business optimism remains below its 52-year average of 98.0. — Prolonged weakness relative to historical averages suggests a persistent headwind for economic growth.
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