US April NFIB small enterprise optimism index 95.8 vs 94.5 anticipated

The Uncertainty Index decreased four points from March to 92 but
remained far above the historical average of 68. Seasonally adjusted,
34% of business owners reported job openings they could not fill in
April, down six points from March. The last time job openings were below
this level was in January 2021.

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg notes: “Uncertainty continues to be a major impediment for small business owners
in operating their business in April, affecting everything from hiring
plans to investment decisions. While owners are still trying to fill a
high number of current job openings, their outlook on business
conditions is less supportive of future business investments.”

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