business optimism

According to a survey by the National Association for Business Economics, businesses have raised prices, become more efficient, and are no longer worried about an impending recession.

Greater capital spending is a sign that consumer demand is picking up and will probably continue to grow.

Though some numbers show signs of hope, the uncertainty many businesses feel can’t entirely be captured in a survey.

A survey from the NFIB finds optimism at pre-pandemic levels, but not necessarily for businesses in the service sector like restaurants and retail shops.