NFIB Small Business Optimism Index

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) compiles the Small Business Optimism Index each month by surveying its members with the following 10 questions:

1. Plans to Increase Employment
2. Plans to Make Capital Outlays
3. Plans to Increase Inventories
4. Expect Economy to Improve
5. Expect Real Sales Higher
6. Current Inventory
7. Current Job Openings
8. Expected Credit Conditions
9. Now a Good Time to Expand
10. Earnings Trend

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Check the Economic Events Calendar to see if this or other announcements are taking place in the next 5 days.