On October 14, 2025, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released the US Small Business Optimism Index for October. The reported figure was 98.8; no consensus forecast was provided, and the previous value was also 98.8.This index gauges the trajectory of US economic development, drawing on ten subcomponents related to inflation and capital expenditure statistics. It serves as a barometer for the health of the US small business sector and is considered representative of nearly 50% of the nation's private workforce.The data carries an importance rating of 3. The statistical methodology aligns with the above definition. The index is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for November 2025.

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