NFIB Small Business Confidence Index

NFIB Small Business Confidence Index In December 2024, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index soared to 105.1, a six-year high, as small business owners’ confidence surged following the recent election and expectations of pro-business policies. Image: Real Investment Advice

CEO Business Confidence Expectations for Economy

CEO Business Confidence Expectations for Economy The current landscape suggests a cautious yet optimistic outlook among CEOs, which could lead to increased economic activity and investment as businesses prepare for potential growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

CEO Business Confidence

CEO Business Confidence CEOs are very confident in future business conditions in the United States. Image: Longview Economics

CEO Confidence & Business Confidence

CEO Confidence & Business Confidence Deutsche Bank points out that something happened to CEO confidence and business confidence when the trade war escalated in 2018H2. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

NFIB Confidence vs. U.S. Small-Cap Stocks

NFIB Confidence vs. U.S. Small-Cap Stocks The annual rate of change in the NFIB Small Business Survey is closely correlated with the performance of U.S. small-cap stocks, making the NFIB index a valuable economic indicator for investors in this market segment. Image: Real Investment Advice

U.S. Consumer Confidence Composite vs. Trailing S&P 500 Valuations

U.S. Consumer Confidence Composite vs. Trailing S&P 500 Valuations The composite consumer confidence index is highly correlated with trailing one-year S&P 500 valuations, which can signal times of market exuberance or caution. Image: Real Investment Advice