The latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that even with tariffs and inflation woes, small business owners are feeling good.
Inflation has been stubbornly hanging around 2.8% for months. That’s above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, key areas of the labor market are showing signs of weakness.
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Elevated interest rates, tariffs, and labor shortages due to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown have left many would-be buyers on the sidelines.