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NFIB Confidence vs. U.S. Small-Cap Stocks There is a good correlation between the annual rate of change in the NFIB Small Business Survey and U.S. small-cap stocks. Image: Real Investment Advice

NFIB Small Business Confidence Index Historically, when the NFIB Small Business Confidence Index has fallen below 100, it has signaled a recessionary warning. Image: Real Investment Advice

NFIB Small Business Availability Loans vs. U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Investors should keep an eye on U.S. initial jobless claims, as they tend to correlate with loan availability to small businesses. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Net % Bank Easing Standards for Small Business vs. NFIB Small Business Optimism Tighter lending standards have an impact on small business optimism. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Sentiment – NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Small business sentiment rose in February to 90.9, but high inflation continues to weigh on small business optimism. Image: The Daily Shot

S&P 500 Net Margin and NFIB Small Business Survey: Demand vs. Wage Cost Composite (Leading Indicator) Is there a risk of further decline in S&P 500 margins? Image: Morgan Stanley Research

NFIB Price Plans and U.S. Inflation NFIB Price Plans tend lead U.S. inflation by 3 months. Image: Andreas Steno and Macrobond

Recession – NFIB Sales Expectations U.S. small business sales expectations moved lower. This does not bode well for the U.S. economy. Image: The Daily Shot

NFIB Small Business Sentiment U.S. small business sentiment is a recessionary warning. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Fed Funds vs. NFIB Small Business Jobs Hard to Fill Historically, higher wage inflation is associated with higher Fed funds. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy