9, 2021) The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. Some small businesses have expressed concern that a banking crisis could occur, after the recent crash of Silicon Valley Bank sparked ripple effects that hit regional banks. Date: NovemLack of qualified workers continues to raise concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. Hiring plans fell to their lowest level since May 2020," said the NFIB. Weakness in residential construction took 1.2 percentage points off of the growth rate and will continue to be a negative in the first quarter numbers. small-business confidence rebounded in November, according to a survey on Tuesday, which also showed that inflation and worker shortages remained major. "Fourth quarter growth was shaded down to 2.6 percent, inventory accumulation accounted for 60 percent of the total growth. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said its Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.3 points to 92.1 this month, the second straight month of gains following a deterioration. "While prospects for the economy continue to dim, the widely expected recession has not yet appeared," according to the NFIB. The March figure came in at 90.1, down a hair from 90.9 in February, but still below healthy levels. March marked the 15th month in a row that the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index stood below the nearly 50-year average of 98. small business optimism fall for the 15th consecutive month, amid worries over record inflation and high interest rates. Growth Companies Small Business Optimism Slips 2 Points SMB owners reported lower profits in the last quarter and expect real sales volumes to fall in the first half of 2023, found the NFIBs survey. WASHINGTON, April 11 (Xinhua) - March saw U.S.
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