Financial News: U.S. Small Business Confidence Improves In July -

U.S. Small Business Confidence Improves In July - NFIB

08/12/2025 - 15:47:00 (RTTNews)

(RTTNews) - Small business optimism in the U.S. strengthened in July after eroding in the previous month as business expectations turned positive despite a rise in uncertainty, results of a monthly survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses showed on Tuesday.

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points to 100.3 from 98.6 in June. The reading was slightly above the 52-year average of 98, the trade body said. "Optimism rose slightly in July with owners reporting more positive expectations on business conditions and expansion opportunities," NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said.

"While uncertainty is still high, the next six months will hopefully offer business owners more clarity, especially as owners see the results of Congress making the 20 percent Small Business Deduction permanent and the final shape of trade policy. Meanwhile, labor quality has become the top issue on Main Street again."

The NFIB survey also revealed the share of business owners who reported labor quality as their top most problem rose five points from June and ranked as the main problem faced by small businesses.

For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com

Market News provided by RTTNews

RECENT INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL NEWS

South African Private Sector Logs Marginal Expansion (32 min(s), 12 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - South Africa's private sector activity signaled weaker growth in August while expe ...Full Story»

Turkey Inflation Eases To 32.95%, Lowest In 45 Months (02 hr(s), 40 min(s), 12 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Turkey's consumer price inflation eased further in August to the lowest level in m ...Full Story»

Russian Services Activity Stabilizes In August (03 hr(s), 34 min(s), 12 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - The Russian service sector logged stagnation in August after back-to-back contractions ...Full Story»

Australia GDP Growth Accelerates In Q2 (04 hr(s), 08 min(s), 12 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - The Australian economy expanded at a faster pace in the second quarter after severe we ...Full Story»

China Service Sector Growth Improves In August (04 hr(s), 16 min(s), 12 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - China's service sector growth accelerated in August driven by the strong upturn in ...Full Story»

India Services Growth Strongest In Over 15 Years (04 hr(s), 32 min(s), 12 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - India's service sector growth accelerated to more than a 15-year high in August on ...Full Story»

European Economic News Preview: Eurozone Final Composite PMI Data Due (04 hr(s), 46 min(s), 12 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Final composite purchasing managers' survey results from the euro area and the UK ...Full Story»

Australia GDP Data Due On Wednesday (56 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Australia will on Wednesday release Q2 figures for gross domestic product, highlightin ...Full Story»