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

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

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

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

Trump's 10% baseline tariffs devastate small NJ-based importers like Rinseroo, while domestic manufacturers like Scentsicles see opportunity.

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

U.S. accountants who advise small and midsized businesses are feeling less confident this year, according to a new survey.

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 ...