Small business sentiment improved in May for the first time in months

Small businesses are feeling slightly more confident, according to a Tuesday report. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 3 points in May to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. It’s the first improvement in sentiment since December, with eight of the ten components that make up the index…Read more...

Jun 10, 2025 - 19:07
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Small business sentiment improved in May for the first time in months

Small businesses are feeling slightly more confident, according to a Tuesday report. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 3 points in May to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. It’s the first improvement in sentiment since December, with eight of the ten components that make up the index…

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