International Economic

US small business optimism falls to 19‑month low in May

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Tuesday 09 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) - US small‑business sentiment weakened in May, according to the National Federation of Independent Business' small business optimism index, slipping to 95.3 from 95.9 in April - the lowest reading since October 2024 and below expectations of 96.
Taxes were cited as the most pressing issue by 19% of...

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