US January NFIB small business optimism index 102.8 vs 104.6 expected

• Prior was 105.1

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to
102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of
98. The Uncertainty Index rose 14 points to 100 – the third highest
recorded reading – after two months of decline (tariffs?)

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg
said: “overall, small business owners remain optimistic regarding future
business conditions, but uncertainty is on the rise. Hiring challenges
continue to frustrate Main Street owners as they struggle to find
qualified workers to fill their many open positions. Meanwhile, fewer
plan capital investments as they prepare for the months ahead.”

This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.