Confidence among small-business owners in the United States has decreased due to rising fuel prices and inflation. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index fell by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May. Additionally, 29% of small-business owners indicated they have open positions that remain unfilled, marking the lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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US Small-Business Optimism Declines Amid Rising Costs
The Small Business Optimism Index in the US decreased by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, reflecting declining confidence among small-business owners amid rising costs. Additionally, 29% of these owners reported having unfilled positions, the lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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‘Every time you turn around, there’s a new price increase’: US small-business optimism plummets
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US Small-Business Optimism Declines Amid Rising Costs