NFIB Small Business Survey: Optimism Remains Above Historical Average

Advisor Perspectives Charts6.57K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(5min)CommentsSummaryThe NFIB Small Business Optimism Index inched down 0.2 points to 99.3, remaining above the index's historical average for a ninth straight month.This was below the forecast of 99.8 and puts the index at the 50th percentile of the series.The Consumer Confidence Index is influenced by employment and labor market conditions from the worker's perspective, whereas the Michigan Sentiment Index is more focused on employment conditions from the business perspective. Nutthaseth Vanchaichana/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index inched down 0.2 points to 99.3, remaining above the index's historical average for a ninth straight month. This was below the forecast of 99.8 and puts theThis article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.57K FollowersFollowAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.