
Small-business confidence in the U.S. increased in June to a six-month high, providing glimmers of hope in the industry. However, anxiety over inflation still prevails, with an increasing number of owners planning to raise workers' salaries in the next three months.
According to a report by Reuters, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) stated on Tuesday that the Small Business Optimism Index climbed by one point, reaching 91.5 last month. This is the highest level reached since December 2023.