Small-Business Sentiment Hits Lowest Level in More Than 11 Years

According to the National Federation of Independent Business ( NFIB ), sentiment among American small business owners decreased last month as the sector showed signs of a “potential slowdown in economic activity.”
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped by 0.9 of a place in March to reach 88.5, which is its lowest reading since December 2012, according to a statement released on April 9. This is the 27th subsequent quarter that is below the 98 common over the previous 50 years. Fewer business owners then anticipate higher sales, which suggests small community optimism. ” The shield owner’s percentage of expected actual income is higher decreased by eight points from February to a net bad 18 %.”…

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