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U.S. small-business optimism edged down in October 2025, driven by weaker sales and persistent hiring challenges.
U.S. small-business optimism dipped slightly to 98.2 in October 2025, down from 98.8 in September, according to the NFIB, with a sharp nine-point drop in earnings trends reversing recent gains.
Owners increasingly cited weaker sales, not labor or inflation, as the main reason for lower profits.
Business health perceptions declined, with fewer owners rating their business as “good” and more calling it “fair.” Despite a drop in the uncertainty index to 88—the lowest this year—levels remain above average.
Labor quality remains a top concern, with nearly one-third of businesses unable to fill job openings, especially in construction.
Expansion intentions stayed low at 13%, reflecting cautious sentiment amid ongoing economic headwinds.
El optimismo de las pequeñas empresas de EE. UU. disminuyó en octubre de 2025, impulsado por ventas más bajas y desafíos persistentes de contratación.