Small business optimism rises to 98.8 in May, beating the 51-year average, despite Trump’s tariffs. Strong S&P 500 gains and ...

Small businesses are reducing labor costs as tariffs put pressure on their bottom lines. Big businesses could be next.

“Although optimism recovered slightly in May, uncertainty is still high among small business owners,” said NFIB Chief ...

Fewer executives are optimistic about the U.S. economy, their own businesses and their expansion plans.

CPA leaders’ optimism declined sharply in the second quarter, as tariff concerns mount and businesses pivot their strategies ...

More than a third of small business owners say they have been hurt by President Trump’s tariffs — with another ... Despite these considerable obstacles, optimism persists.

Small business owners grew more optimistic in May, reflecting improved expectations for business conditions and sales, ...

U.S. accountants who advise small and midsized businesses are feeling less confident this year, according to a new survey.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. small-business confidence improved in May, likely because of a de-escalation in trade tensions ...

Improved prospects for sales was the biggest factor pushing up the NFIB’s Optimism Index beyond its 51-year average.