John Carney 14 Jan 2025
Confidence among U.S. small businesses climbed in December to its highest level since late 2018, as expectations of a more business-friendly environment under President-elect Donald Trump continued to bolster sentiment. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its optimism index rose 3.4 points to 105.1, following a historic monthly gain in November.
The index, which measures sentiment across key areas such as future sales, expansion plans, and hiring intentions, saw significant improvement in seven of its ten components. Notably, the share of businesses expecting better conditions in the coming months soared by 16 points, reaching the highest level recorded since monthly tracking began in 2002.
“Optimism on Main Street continues to grow with the improved economic outlook following the election,” said Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB’s chief economist. “Small business owners feel more certain and hopeful about the economic agenda of the new administration.”
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https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/01/14/small-business-optimism-surges-to-six-year-high-buoyed-by-trump-policies/
