Wells Fargo: Small Business Optimism Declines as Tariffs and Labor Market Concerns Weigh on Sentiment

Small business sentiment in the U.S. showed signs of moderation in February 2025, as rising economic uncertainty and new tariff announcements led to a decline in optimism. According to Wells Fargo Economics, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell for the second consecutive month, dipping 2.1 points to 100.7. The decline coincided with a surge […]