Small business optimism rises to 98.8 in May, beating the 51-year average, despite Trump’s tariffs. Strong S&P 500 gains and ...

“Although optimism recovered slightly in May, uncertainty is still high among small business owners,” said NFIB Chief ...

Small business owners grew more optimistic in May, reflecting improved expectations for business conditions and sales, ...

Small businesses are reducing labor costs as tariffs put pressure on their bottom lines. Big businesses could be next.

Improved prospects for sales was the biggest factor pushing up the NFIB’s Optimism Index beyond its 51-year average.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. small-business confidence improved in May, likely because of a de-escalation in trade tensions ...

Fewer executives are optimistic about the U.S. economy, their own businesses and their expansion plans.

CPA leaders’ optimism declined sharply in the second quarter, as tariff concerns mount and businesses pivot their strategies ...

A new survey from professional services firm Azets Ireland shows that Irish mid-market, owner-managed and family-owned businesses rate their economic prospects at 5.5 out of 10, down from 6.5 last ...