National Federation of Independent Business

Inflation is the biggest challenge for 16% of respondents to a survey from the National Federation of Independent Business, the highest share in over a year.

The mood among businesspeople is better than it has been this year, but they’re still more pessimistic than the historical average.

A National Federation of Independent Business survey found respondents pessimistic about business conditions. That said, more businesses decided to invest in equipment — a sign that many are hopeful about the future.