NFIB Index: Sentiment is up, against all odds

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism that shows a reluctance to commit capital investment right now, likely owing to uncertainty about the near-term economic conditions.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to compare notes on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism findings with the polling Jim does, both showing that the greatest challenge for business owners is finding qualified employees to work.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism, which shows seven of the 10 March indicators were up over the previous month.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the record level of consumer cash currently idle, and will the release of those deposits create an unprecedented economic boom.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the main driver of the Index last month, which was job opening growth, but could that point to a systemic condition due to lack of qualified candidates that holds back the economy.

NFIB Director of Research and Policy Analysis Holly Wade reports March's Index of 98.2 is the first return to the average historical reading since last November. » More

NFIB Director of Research and Policy Analysis Holly Wade reports the Index rose to 95.8 points in February, a slight bump from January but still below the 47-year average reading of 98. » More

NFIB Director of Research and Policy Analysis Holly Wade reports the Index increased 1.4 points in August to 100.2, a reading slightly above the historical 46-year average. » More

NFIB Director of Research and Policy Analysis Holly Wade reports the Index increased 1.8 points in July, as small business owners owners continue to temper their expectations of future economic con... » More

NFIB Director of Research and Policy Analysis Holly Wade reports the Index increased 6.2 points in June, as small business owners continue to be optimistic about future business conditions. » More