NFIB Small Business Optimism Index comes out at 92 vs 91.5 expected

Written December 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM EST by  

Last month the index was 90.2. This is the highest value since February 2011 (bold values are better than previous month)

7% Plan to hire vs 3% last month
0% Selling goods at higher prices vs -1% last month
24% expect to increase capital spending vs 21% last month
0% Plan to increase inventories. Unchanged from last month
-12% Expect a better economy vs -16% last month
4% Expect higher sales vs -4% last month
-1% Inventory Satisfaction vs 0% last month
16% Positions not able to fill vs 14%
-10% Easing of Credit conditions vs -11% last month
8% Good time to expand vs 7% last month
-28% Positive earnings trends vs -26% last month

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2 Responses to “NFIB Small Business Optimism Index comes out at 92 vs 91.5 expected”

  1. shri on December 13th, 2011 7:43 am

    I do not get time to watch your commentary or news articles. I am on holidays. Will join after christmas and new year. Wish you great holidays Greg and FXDD team.

  2. Greg Michalowski on December 13th, 2011 8:47 am

    Thanks same to you Shri…..

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