Small Business Optimism Soared In May To Its Highest Level In 34 Years, With Some Components Hitting All-time Highs, The National Federation Of Independent Businesses Said Tuesday.
The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 3 points in May to a reading of 107.8, its second-highest level in 45 years and strongest level of the recovery. Economists were expecting the index to rise to 105.2 from 104.8.
The May reading was just under the 1983 record of 108.
Several measures hit the highest levels ever recorded. Plans for business expansion, reports of positive earnings trends, and compensation increases broke new records. Expectations for strong increases in sales reached their highest level since 1995. – READ MORE
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