NFIB Small Business Confidence Index
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 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
Inflation – ISM Services Business Prices vs. Copper The rise of copper prices is a cause for concern as it can lead to higher prices for a variety of goods and services. Image: Steno Research
U.S. Business Cycle – Cross-Asset Cycle Indicator The Morgan Stanley’s U.S. cycle indicator has moved into the downturn phase. Should investors favor fixed income over equities? Image: Morgan Stanley Research
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
CEO Business Confidence Expectations for Economy CEO confidence continues to deteriorate. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
NFIB Small Business Sentiment U.S. small business sentiment is a recessionary warning. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
CEO Confidence vs. U.S. Business Capex Weak CEO confidence does not bode well for capex. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond