Group 1 - The core sentiment among small businesses in the U.S. has improved for the first time in 2025, with the optimism index rising by 3 points to 98.8, driven by better expectations regarding the operating environment and actual sales [1] - Seven out of ten indicators in the NFIB survey showed improvement, indicating a potential rebound in business confidence [1] - Despite the rise in confidence, uncertainty remains high due to challenges related to President Trump's tariff policies and tax legislation, which have become the primary concern for businesses since late 2020 [1] Group 2 - A significant portion of small businesses, 31%, plan to raise prices in the next three months, marking the highest level in over a year, as tariffs are expected to increase inflation [2] - There is a notable increase in the percentage of businesses reporting a decline in sales over the past three months, rising to 13% from 8% in April, the largest increase since October 2023 [2] - The labor market shows signs of cooling, with hiring plans at their lowest since the pandemic began, and only 26% of businesses have raised wages recently, the lowest since February 2021 [2]
今年首次回升!5月美国小企业信心回暖 关税与税收法案成隐忧
智通财经网·2025-06-10 13:08