Small Business Optimism Index news and trends

Small Business Sentiment Dips Amid Borrowing and Hiring Troubles
SMBs // April 11, 2023

America’s small business owners are feeling fairly pessimistic about the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

SMB Outlook Climbing Amid Three-Year High
Alternative Finances // September 02, 2015

Results from a new survey show that optimism among U.S. small business owners is continuing to trend upward — keeping in line with what’s been seen for most of the past three years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Small Business Confidence On The Mend
In Depth // August 11, 2015

U.S. small business confidence took a major hit recently, as the optimism levels of SME owners plummeted to a 15-month low of 94.1 in June, down from 98.3 the month prior. But the latest Small Business Optimism Index results show small business confidence made a...

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Small Business Optimism Drops as Profits Decline

November 11, 2025
Optimism among America’s small businesses fell last month amid labor and profit headaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Small Business Sentiment Dips Amid Borrowing and Hiring Troubles

April 11, 2023
America’s small business owners are feeling fairly pessimistic about the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...