Nfib Small Business Index

NFIB Research Center has collected Small Business Economic TrendsData with Quarterly surveys since 1973 and monthly surveys since 1986.

Nfib small business index. Nine of the 10 Index components improved and one declined. 12 2021 The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 55 points in December to 959 falling below the average Index value since 1973 of 98. Thats according to the Small Business Optimism Index for January from the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined in January to 950 down 09 from December and three points below the 47-year average of 98. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months declined seven points to a net negative 23 the lowest level since November 2013. Economists look to the report for a read on domestic demand and to extrapolate.

NFIB is nonprofit nonpartisan and member-driven. Justin Low Category. OPTIMISM INDEX The Optimism Index increased 38 points in September to 1040 historically high.

Mark Grant the federations Illinois Director says small companies are hurting the most. Exclusive Focus on Small Business. 1 NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Monthly Report.

Nine of the 10 Index components declined and only one improved. Since our founding in 1943 NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased 2 points in September to 92 up from 75 in April.

As parts of the country continue to open small businesses are seeing some improvements in foot traffic and sales said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. This sole focus distinguishes us from other business organizations in the country. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months declined seven points to a net negative 23 the lowest level since November 2013.