Small-business optimism rises as owners expect improved conditions, but uncertainty lingers because of tariffs and potential tax-policy changes.

The National Federation of Independent Business said on Tuesday its Small Business Optimism Index fell two tenths of a point ... This week, the level of tariffs that U.S. trading partners will face ...

Umpqua Bank recently conducted a mid-year survey of small and midsize businesses across Arizona on their 12-month economic ...

Early this morning, the latest monthly NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index for June has come out, registering a headline of 98.6 — down a tad from the 98.8 posted a month ago and the 98.7 ...

These are not isolated cases. A recent survey found that over 80% of U.S. small businesses expect to raise prices because of tariffs. Nearly a third say they may need to lay off workers.

Unlike large companies, small businesses like hers don’t have the capital to build up large stockpiles before tariffs kick in. And warehouses, too, have supply problems as a result of tariffs.

BOSTON—Small to medium businesses are increasingly feeling the impact of tariffs, with 44% reporting a slump in business in June, according to a new report from Alignable, a small business network.

Small Business: 12-month outlook jumps 14 points; key growth indicators rebound from 2024 Middle Market: Strong optimism persists as 69% prioritize growth over cost-cutting Tariff Impact: 5 in 10 ...

The number of small business owners expecting higher sales volumes fell three points from May's numbers to 7% and 21% of them are planning capital outlays in June, down one point from the month prior.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record high closes on Wednesday, lifted by Nvidia and GE Vernova, as the European Union and ...

The on-again, off-again tariff policy by the Trump administration has hurt the business outlook among companies using Port Everglades. They aren't pessimistic, though. More wait-and-see.