Withering labor supply starting to show up in NFIB:
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Withering labor supply starting to show up in NFIB:
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index: biggest Q1 decline ever (-7.3%) 🇺🇸
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April 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index: biggest Q1 decline ever (-7.3%) 🇺🇸
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February 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Small biz having trouble filling positions? Not anymore.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Small biz having trouble filling positions? Not anymore.
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bro what is nfib v. sebelius
The ACA was gutted by Democrats. you can argue those key democrats could've been siding with what many see as the more liberal/patient centered options. or you could say it was unfortunate that Dems didnt have 60+ more liberal senators.
but it was Democrats.
but it was Democrats.
Ok, but maybe you need to re-work that a bit. Also, you could also acknowledge that the original ACA was gutted by Republicans before it was finally passed, which is partly why it has been a problem for some.
October 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
bro what is nfib v. sebelius
* NFIB Small businesses' capex plans plunged in January by 7 points.
Biggest drop since 2019.
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Biggest drop since 2019.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
* NFIB Small businesses' capex plans plunged in January by 7 points.
Biggest drop since 2019.
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Biggest drop since 2019.
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This will pair nicely with last week’s historic collapse in NFIB capex intentions.
Second-largest 1m drop in NAHB expected future sales index on record during February. Brutal.
February 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This will pair nicely with last week’s historic collapse in NFIB capex intentions.
A chart of the NFIB small-business “uncertainty” index over the last few administrations is a hoot. 😏
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November 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
A chart of the NFIB small-business “uncertainty” index over the last few administrations is a hoot. 😏
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NFIB small business survey: raise prices? You betcha. Invest in capex in 3-6 months? Hell no.
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March 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NFIB small business survey: raise prices? You betcha. Invest in capex in 3-6 months? Hell no.
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November 12, 2024 at 1:06 PM
“.. NFIB Net % of small businesses expecting a better economy fell to +4% in April ... lowest since October 2024.”
- Schwab
- Schwab
May 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
“.. NFIB Net % of small businesses expecting a better economy fell to +4% in April ... lowest since October 2024.”
- Schwab
- Schwab
“.. Bubbles are inflationary because they grossly misallocate capital. So while Data Center construction is going wild (+34% y/y), NFIB Small Business Capex plans are at recessionary levels.”
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May 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
“.. Bubbles are inflationary because they grossly misallocate capital. So while Data Center construction is going wild (+34% y/y), NFIB Small Business Capex plans are at recessionary levels.”
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NFIB small-business survey: share of owners expecting better business conditions “dipped to 3.0% and has declined every month this year.”
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- Schwab
June 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
NFIB small-business survey: share of owners expecting better business conditions “dipped to 3.0% and has declined every month this year.”
- Schwab
- Schwab
“.. This is the overview commentary from the May NFIB small business survey ... one phrase that stands out: "recession numbers without a recession"
- Schwab
- Schwab
June 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
“.. This is the overview commentary from the May NFIB small business survey ... one phrase that stands out: "recession numbers without a recession"
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- Schwab
Small business’ capex plans?
Back to a cycle low in February per NFIB.
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Back to a cycle low in February per NFIB.
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March 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Small business’ capex plans?
Back to a cycle low in February per NFIB.
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Back to a cycle low in February per NFIB.
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“.. NFIB Net % of small business owners reporting it’s a good time to expand dropped to 7% ... lowest level since October 2024.”
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- Schwab
May 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
“.. NFIB Net % of small business owners reporting it’s a good time to expand dropped to 7% ... lowest level since October 2024.”
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- Schwab
PANTHEON: Small firms’ hiring and capex plans are collapsing
“.. the NFIB hiring intentions index, advanced four months, has provided a remarkably accurate lead on private payrolls in recent years.”
“.. the NFIB hiring intentions index, advanced four months, has provided a remarkably accurate lead on private payrolls in recent years.”
June 9, 2026 at 11:16 AM
PANTHEON: Small firms’ hiring and capex plans are collapsing
“.. the NFIB hiring intentions index, advanced four months, has provided a remarkably accurate lead on private payrolls in recent years.”
“.. the NFIB hiring intentions index, advanced four months, has provided a remarkably accurate lead on private payrolls in recent years.”
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index:
* 7 out of 10 components fall
* Expect Economy to Improve' plunges. Steepest slide since March 2022. 🇺🇸
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* 7 out of 10 components fall
* Expect Economy to Improve' plunges. Steepest slide since March 2022. 🇺🇸
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March 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index:
* 7 out of 10 components fall
* Expect Economy to Improve' plunges. Steepest slide since March 2022. 🇺🇸
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* 7 out of 10 components fall
* Expect Economy to Improve' plunges. Steepest slide since March 2022. 🇺🇸
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BREAN: “.. The CPI readings stand in marked contrast to the NFIB small business survey, which reported 30% of firms raising prices in December following 34% in November (the highest two-month average since April 2023).” 👀
January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
BREAN: “.. The CPI readings stand in marked contrast to the NFIB small business survey, which reported 30% of firms raising prices in December following 34% in November (the highest two-month average since April 2023).” 👀
If you're too cowardly to speak up individually, organize in one of your many groups (Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, NFIB, NAM...) to speak together.
Among other results from Yale’s CEO poll, 80% said the White House pressure on the Federal Reserve wasn’t in the best long-term interests of the U.S., and 71% said Trump has weakened the Fed’s independence.
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Behind closed doors, a majority of CEOs admit they won't boost U.S. investment as tariffs hurt their businesses | Fortune
During a gathering of top CEOs organized by the Yale School of Management, 62% said they don't plan to invest more in U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure.
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September 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you're too cowardly to speak up individually, organize in one of your many groups (Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, NFIB, NAM...) to speak together.