NFIB Utah has released its commentary on the its parent organization’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, also known as the Optimism Index. The new report showed minor improvement in some categories but within a backdrop of a record 51-year high in uncertainty leading up to the 2024 elections.
“With the election over, small-business owners will begin to feel less uncertain about future business conditions,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Although optimism is on the rise on Main Street, small-business owners are still facing unprecedented economic adversity. Low sales, unfilled jobs openings and ongoing inflationary pressures continue to challenge our Main Streets, but owners remain hopeful as they head toward the Please log in to see the rest of this story.
