Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index grew earnings by 8% during the first two months of the third quarter of 2024. Revenue grew 5% during the same period.Lawrence E. Golub, CEO of Golub Capital, said, “Solid revenue and...
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October 10, 2024, 06:55 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.3 points in September to 91.5. This is the 33rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 11 points to 103, the highest reading recorded. Fifty-one percent of owners...
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October 09, 2024, 06:45 AM
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KeyBank released its semi-annual Middle Market Sentiment Report, which surveyed more than 700 business owners and executives of companies with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue, to gather their insights on the current economic and company...
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September 27, 2024, 07:15 AM
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Deloitte's CFO Signals Survey for Q3 2024 indicates that chief financial officers appear cautious ahead of the U.S. election with a majority saying the results will be consequential for their organizations.Key takeaways from the survey:
Just 14%...
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September 20, 2024, 07:08 AM
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Election years often bring heightened uncertainty for business owners, who must navigate potential policy shifts that could significantly impact their operations. KeyBank's Fall 2024 Small Business Flash Poll found that more than three in five (61%)...
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September 18, 2024, 07:05 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP (“RSM”) in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eased slightly to 130.0 in the third quarter from 132.3 in the prior period on a seasonally adjusted basis. The MMBI...
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September 16, 2024, 07:15 AM
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PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Aug. 6, indicates that business owner optimism remains high, lending support to PNC's forecast of a soft landing for the U.S. economy.A majority (56%) of business...
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September 05, 2024, 07:16 AM
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PNC Bank released findings from its second annual Financial Wellness in the Workplace Report entitled, "The Evolving Needs of the Multigenerational American Workforce," which summarizes survey data and in-depth interviews from more than 1,000 U.S....
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August 29, 2024, 07:05 AM
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Almost three quarters (73%) of American small business owners say their business has grown in the last year, with even higher percentages for Black (84%) and Hispanic (80%) owners, according to the U.S. Bank 2024 Small Business Perspective that was...
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August 27, 2024, 07:20 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July to 93.7, the highest reading since February 2022. However, this is the 31st consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners...
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August 16, 2024, 07:20 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP (“RSM”) in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, rose to 132.0 in the second quarter from 130.7 in the prior period on a seasonally adjusted basis. The MMBI survey...
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June 21, 2024, 07:15 AM
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Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) released its “2024 Midyear Outlook: Approaching the Economy’s Pivot Point,” which explores WFII’s belief that the pivot to positive momentum at the start of 2024 was driven by the combined forces of artificial...
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June 12, 2024, 07:23 AM
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According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, a net 18 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months in May, down three points from last month and the lowest reading since March 2021. Seasonally...
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June 12, 2024, 07:00 AM
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It’s been a pattern since the end of 2022: Business executives’ optimism about the U.S. economy falls one quarter, rises the next, then dips again the following quarter.That same trend held steady in the second-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook...
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June 07, 2024, 07:23 AM
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Increased optimism among small businesses about the U.S. economy is carrying over to their banking relationships.Falling inflation, a friendlier Federal Reserve and diminishing concerns about a recession have elevated small business owners’ and...
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February 21, 2024, 07:15 AM
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The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 51.8 in the fourth quarter, supported by continued resilience in the labor market and consumer trends. The second consecutive quarterly reading above 50 indicates that the economy exited...
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February 01, 2024, 07:10 AM
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The 2024 CFO Outlook Survey found that with continued economic uncertainty tied to interest rates, inflation, geopolitics, and the upcoming presidential election, many CFOs have moderate expectations for 2024 compared to the previous year: Now, 32...
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January 24, 2024, 07:00 AM
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Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index grew earnings by 16 percent during the first two months of the fourth quarter of 2023, the highest year-over-year earnings growth since Q2 of 2021. Revenue grew 7 percent during the...
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January 10, 2024, 07:15 AM
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's (MUFG's) U.S. Macro Strategy team released its 2024 outlook report titled "Getting Back in Sync?" providing a forward-looking perspective on the U.S. fixed income markets and the macroeconomic factors impacting the...
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January 03, 2024, 07:05 AM
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A strong labor market and resilient consumer trends supported a slight improvement in economic conditions during the third quarter as inflation showed some signs of abating, according to the national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI). After...
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October 31, 2023, 07:08 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased half of a point in September to 90.8. September’s reading marks the 21st consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most...
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October 16, 2023, 07:05 AM
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Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index grew earnings by 13% during the first two months of the third quarter of 2023, the highest year-over-year earnings growth since Q3 of 2021. Revenue grew 8% during the same...
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October 13, 2023, 07:17 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, remained essentially unchanged, inching down to 129.3 in the third quarter from 131.1 in the prior quarter on a...
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September 25, 2023, 07:05 AM
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NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.6 of a point in August to 91.3, the 20th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important...
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September 15, 2023, 07:00 AM
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Nearly eight out of 10 small business owners feel a strong degree of confidence that their companies will grow over the next year even amid rocky market conditions, according to a new survey.The ninth annual First Citizens Bank Small Business...
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September 12, 2023, 07:10 AM
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Forty-two percent of small business owners (seasonally adjusted) reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small...
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August 14, 2023, 07:00 AM
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Truck freight volume and spending in the second quarter of 2023 declined by the highest levels since the early days of the pandemic, the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed. Spending by shippers dropped 10.9 percent compared to the second...
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August 02, 2023, 07:20 AM
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Rapid interest rate increases to curb inflation continue to weigh on economic conditions, according to the national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI). A rise in unemployment insurance claims and a slowdown in small business formation caused...
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July 28, 2023, 07:15 AM
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Despite economic challenges, 75 percent of mid-sized business owners expect their revenue to increase and 71 percent are planning to hire over the next 12 months, according to the inaugural Bank of America Mid-Sized Business Owner Report (PDF). The...
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July 27, 2023, 07:10 AM
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Despite continued macroeconomic challenges, just under half of U.S. midsize business leaders expect a recession in the second half of 2023, finds JPMorgan Chase’s 2023 Midyear Business Leaders Outlook survey released today. Forty-five percent of...
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July 17, 2023, 07:18 AM
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The majority of U.S. small business owners (72 percent) are concerned about the impact of a potential recession, however, 76 percent are confident their business could withstand the downturn, according to the Bank of America 2023 Small Business Owner...
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April 28, 2023, 07:22 AM
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Citizens announced its national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 53.9 in the first quarter, reflecting continued strength in the labor market, more new business openings and positive corporate revenue trends. The Index had dipped...
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April 27, 2023, 07:06 AM
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FTI Consulting released the findings of its 2023 U.S. Loan Market Survey, which offers insight into bank and non-bank lenders’ perspectives on the U.S. loan industry and highlights expectations for leveraged credit market conditions in 2023.This...
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April 14, 2023, 07:10 AM
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The fourth quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveals the imminent threat of a slow-down in consumer spending.With extra tax credits and pandemic-related stimulus payments halted, the IRS has warned Americans to...
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April 13, 2023, 07:10 AM
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Bank economists expect credit conditions to weaken over the next six months as economic growth slows and interest rates trend higher, according to the American Bankers Association’s latest Credit Conditions Index released today.The latest summary of...
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April 10, 2023, 07:12 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP (RSM) in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, increased to 134 in the first quarter, up 9.4 points from the previous quarter. Easing inflation and solid household...
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March 14, 2023, 07:20 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.5 points in January to 90.3, remaining below the 49-year average of 98. Down six points from last month, 26 percent of owners reported inflation was their single most important problem in operating...
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March 01, 2023, 07:07 AM
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Chief Financial Officers view inflation and cost of capital as the top two risks facing their businesses as they prepare for slower growth over the next 18 months, according to findings from a new survey conducted by the Office of the CFO Solutions...
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March 01, 2023, 07:05 AM
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New data released from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), reveals a rebound in middle market economic confidence from mid-year 2022, but confidence has yet to return to the historical levels experienced in 2021. More than...
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January 30, 2023, 07:11 AM
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The global economy shows signs of steadying, however, many indicators remain weaker than a year ago, according to the Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) for Q4 2022 from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA...
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January 27, 2023, 07:25 AM
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's (MUFG's) Capital Markets Strategy team released its 2023 outlook titled "The New Macro Supercycle" providing a forward-looking perspective on the global economy, monetary policy and markets in the next 12 months—and...
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January 24, 2023, 07:05 AM
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Provident Bank released the results of its 2023 Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polled 1,000 small-to-medium-sized business owners and executives and explores predictions for 2023’s economic outlook in addition to measuring respondents' thoughts...
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January 13, 2023, 07:03 AM
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The majority of small and midsize U.S. business leaders anticipate a recession in 2023, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2023 annual Business Leaders Outlook survey released today. In total, 65 percent of midsize businesses and 61 percent of small...
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January 05, 2023, 07:15 AM
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The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 56.1 in the third quarter, regaining momentum after a drop in second quarter economic sentiment prompted by inflation concerns. This quarter’s score extends the index’s streak to eight...
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October 26, 2022, 07:15 AM
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Small and mid-size business owners and executives have an optimistic outlook about the near-term future of their businesses as they ride out inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions and political and geopolitical uncertainties related to the...
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September 09, 2022, 07:17 AM
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New data released from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), housed at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, reveals that middle market firms are continuing to report sustained growth despite ongoing...
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August 11, 2022, 07:05 AM
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Citizens announced that the national Citizens Business Conditions Index™ (CBCI) dropped to 52.9 in the second quarter of 2022, down from its eight-year peak of 59.5 at the end of the first quarter, but extending its streak to seven straight quarters...
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July 28, 2022, 07:14 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released a new survey assessing the impact inflation is having on small businesses. Overall, over half (56 percent) of small employers reported that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business while about a...
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July 20, 2022, 07:10 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased seven points...
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July 15, 2022, 07:07 AM
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NFIB’s monthly jobs report shows half of small business owners (seasonally adjusted) reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down one point from May’s 48-year record high. Twenty-three percent of owners said that labor...
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July 12, 2022, 07:00 AM
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The 2022 State of Logistics Report was unveiled at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., with the 33rd annual publication finding that U.S.-based supply chains are out of sync, while adjusting to short-term changes and perhaps uncovering...
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June 23, 2022, 07:03 AM
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Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, released its annual 2022 Business Barometer, an in-depth study into the mood, mindset, and strategic priorities of leaders at small and middle market companies across the United States. This...
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June 22, 2022, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased four points to a net negative 54 percent, the...
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June 20, 2022, 07:10 AM
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Inflation worries, a tight labor market and global fallout from the Russo-Ukraine war have dropped business executives’ view of U.S. economic prospects to its lowest level since 2011, according to the second-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey. The...
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June 03, 2022, 07:18 AM
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The second quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal supply chain disruptions and continued inflation to be the biggest concerns for consumers and the U.S. economy.Phoenix’s Q2 2022 “Lending Climate in America”...
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May 20, 2022, 07:11 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index was unchanged in April, remaining at 93.2 and the fourth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased one point...
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May 12, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Small business owners continue to attempt to fill historically high levels of open positions, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Twenty-three percent of owners said that labor quality was their top business problem, up one point from last month...
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May 06, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Citizens announced that the national Citizens Business Conditions Index™ (CBCI) reached 59.5 for the first quarter of 2022, up markedly from 54.4 at the end of 2021 and reaching its highest level since Citizens began tracking the data in 2014...
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April 29, 2022, 07:30 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released a new survey assessing the impact inflation is having on small businesses. Small business owners first signaled inflation issues in the summer of 2021 when NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends survey found...
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April 28, 2022, 07:17 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in March by 2.4 points to 93.2, the third consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Thirty-one percent of owners reported that inflation was the single most important problem in their business...
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April 15, 2022, 07:00 AM
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The labor shortage continues to be a major challenge for small businesses as owners compete for workers, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that labor quality was their top business problem, in second place...
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April 11, 2022, 07:00 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released the latest COVID-19 survey assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses. This is the 22nd survey in the series and includes an update on prices, supply chain disruptions, sales levels, staffing...
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March 22, 2022, 07:05 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP (“RSM”) in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eased to 125.1 in the first quarter of this year from 130 in the previous quarter as the omicron variant and rising...
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March 15, 2022, 07:09 AM
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Supply chain issues top the list of concerns for small business owners over the last six months but they see those pressures easing by mid-year. In the meantime, inflation pressures are expected to continue to impact these business owners, with a...
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March 11, 2022, 07:16 AM
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In February, the NFIB Optimism Index decreased by 1.4 points to 95.7, the second consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Twenty-six percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their...
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March 10, 2022, 07:03 AM
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Small businesses continued to struggle to increase their workforce in February, with 22 percent of owners reporting that labor quality was their top business problem, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Eleven percent of owners cited labor costs...
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March 07, 2022, 07:05 AM
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Inflation fears, supply chain woes and a lack of skilled job candidates continue to dampen business executives’ views on the U.S. economy, according to the first-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive officers, chief...
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March 04, 2022, 07:19 AM
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Year-end 2021 data from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), housed at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, reveals that middle market firms' optimistic economic outlook and continued recovery from the pandemic...
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March 01, 2022, 07:22 AM
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Cerebro Capital, a commercial loan marketplace, released its Q4 2021 survey on non-bank lending for middle-market commercial and industrial (C&I) loans. Cerebro reports commercial lenders continued to ease lending standards in the fourth quarter...
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February 18, 2022, 07:17 AM
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BMO Economics has introduced its BMO Economics Inflation Monitor, a new weekly summary of developments affecting the outlook for inflation. Released every Monday, the weekly report will monitor key news, announcements – both recent and upcoming –...
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February 16, 2022, 06:56 AM
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A historic number of small businesses are struggling to increase their workforce, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. A net 50 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported raising compensation, up two points from December and...
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February 10, 2022, 07:03 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in January to 97.1, down 1.8 points from December. Inflation remains a problem for small businesses as 22 percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important business...
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February 08, 2022, 07:10 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased slightly in December to 98.9, up 0.5 points from November. Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem encountered in operating their...
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January 31, 2022, 07:05 AM
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Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index experienced EBITDA growth of 22% and revenue growth of 21% in October and November 2021 compared to their October and November 2019 earnings and revenue. The data in this report...
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January 25, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Economic growth will slow relative to last year’s robust pace but remain above long-run potential, according to the latest forecast of the American Bankers Association’s Economic Advisory Committee. The EAC consensus forecast also anticipates softer...
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January 14, 2022, 07:20 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased slightly in November by 0.2 points to 98.4. Four of the 10 Index components improved, four declined, and two were unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased four points to 63.“As the end of the...
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December 29, 2021, 07:05 AM
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The fourth-quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal supply chain constraints are the biggest concern for the U.S economy as we enter 2022.COVID-19 has amplified the carrier shortage causing major supply chain...
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December 10, 2021, 07:09 AM
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Small business owners continue to struggle to increase their workforce with 29 percent of owners reporting labor quality as their top business problem in November, a 48-year record high. Ten percent of owners cited labor costs as their top problem...
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December 07, 2021, 07:00 AM
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Inflation fears and a tough hiring environment continue to drag down optimism in the U.S. economy, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers and...
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December 03, 2021, 07:21 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, posted a reading of 129.7 for the final quarter of 2021, which is an expected decline from the index's all-time peak of...
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December 03, 2021, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. One of the 10 Index components improved, seven declined and two were unchanged.“Small business owners are attempting to take advantage of current economic...
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November 11, 2021, 07:03 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey assessing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses. This is the 20th survey in the series and includes updates on supply chain disruptions, the staffing shortage and...
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November 05, 2021, 07:05 AM
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From the third quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal a weakened U.S. economy in the near and long term.After a brief resurgence, lenders displayed a more adverse outlook and assessment of the U.S. economy for...
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October 15, 2021, 07:19 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased one point in September to 99.1. Three of the 10 Index components improved, five declined and two were unchanged.“Small business owners are doing their best to meet the needs of customers, but are...
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October 15, 2021, 07:13 AM
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Fifty-one percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, up one point from August and a record-high reading for the second consecutive month, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs...
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October 11, 2021, 07:04 AM
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Balboa Capital, a business lender that specializes in small business loans and equipment financing, announced the results of its Q3 2021 Small Business Owner Survey, which was sent to a sample of small business owners (SBOs) nationwide during the...
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October 06, 2021, 07:07 AM
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Business owners are feeling optimistic about the near-term future of their businesses amid increasing vaccination rates, and those who report that more than three-quarters of their workforce has been vaccinated are the most positive about their...
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September 28, 2021, 07:18 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased in August to 100.1, up 0.4 points from July. Five of the 10 Index components improved, four declined, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 69, the lowest level...
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September 16, 2021, 07:12 AM
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Fifty percent of all small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, a record high reading according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. The number of unfilled job openings has remained far above the 48-year...
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September 13, 2021, 07:00 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released a quarterly Small Business Economic Trends industry report highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail and services industries. NFIB’s July Small Business Economic Trends report showed the overall Optimism...
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September 07, 2021, 07:12 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, increased from 133.6 in the second quarter to 145.5 in the third quarter of 2021. The data revealed that business...
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August 27, 2021, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. Six of the 10 components declined, three improved and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to...
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August 13, 2021, 07:07 AM
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Economic activity in the services sector grew in July for the 14th month in a row, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM Report On Business.The report was issued by Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CFPM...
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August 05, 2021, 07:07 AM
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Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, released its annual 2021 Business Barometer, an in-depth study into the mood, mindset and strategic priorities of nearly 1,200 leaders at small and middle market companies across the United...
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July 30, 2021, 07:10 AM
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According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 46 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down two points from May but still above the 48-year historical average of 22 percent. Small business owners...
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July 09, 2021, 07:00 AM
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The Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management for June 2021 notes further slowdown in most categories but overall numbers remain strong.Current assessments of the U.S. economy visualize it as on fire, and the question...
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July 06, 2021, 07:05 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in May to 99.6. May saw a slight pause in the recovery of small business optimism after steadily increasing each month in 2021. As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, a record-high 48 percent...
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June 14, 2021, 07:15 AM
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A record-high 48 percent of small business owners in May reported unfilled job openings (seasonally adjusted), according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. May is the fourth consecutive month of record-high readings for unfilled job openings and is 26...
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June 08, 2021, 07:15 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in May, with the overall economy notching a 12th consecutive month of growth, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report was issued by...
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June 07, 2021, 07:18 AM
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Business executives are predicting the economy will roar back in the coming year, with revenue and profit growth expectations not seen since 2018, according to the second-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive...
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June 04, 2021, 07:17 AM
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The National Association of Credit Management’s Credit Managers’ Index for May remains firmly in expansion and a sign of continued economic recovery.Month over month, the data changed very little from April to May. The combined score for the...
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June 01, 2021, 07:10 AM
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The second-quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal optimism in the U.S. economy with results for the near-term economy exceeding pre-pandemic predictions for the first time since the country shutdown due to COVID...
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May 21, 2021, 07:05 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March. The Optimism Index has increased 4.8 points over the past three months since January, but a record 44 percent of owners reported job openings that...
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May 12, 2021, 07:18 AM
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The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI) reported a seasonally adjusted gain of 3.57 percent for April. The remarkable gain in the reading highlights the quickened pace of hiring efforts as small businesses engage in increased economic...
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May 12, 2021, 07:05 AM
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The National Association of Credit Management’s Credit Managers’ Index for April 2021 reached a high not seen for more than 15 years. The monthly combined index for manufacturing and service sectors broke through the 60 mark with a reading of 60.6...
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May 03, 2021, 07:22 AM
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New data from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), housed at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, reveals that the worst of the pandemic’s economic impact might be in the rearview mirror for middle market...
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May 03, 2021, 07:10 AM
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Citizens announced that continued economic recovery from the shock of COVID-19 kept the past quarter’s national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) in upbeat territory, with another healthy reading of 53.3. This compares with the fourth quarter...
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May 03, 2021, 07:06 AM
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Balboa Capital, a direct lender that specializes in small business loans and equipment financing, announced the results of its Q2 2021 Small Business Owner Survey, which was conducted to gauge small business owner confidence, measure the strength of...
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April 30, 2021, 07:19 AM
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Following a challenging year marred by the impact of the pandemic, today's business owners are optimistic about the next six months and are reexamining their business and financial strategies as they seek opportunities to invest for growth, rebuild...
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April 29, 2021, 07:25 AM
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In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that there is much to like about the current state of the U.S. economy, as well as from both freight and commercial vehicle demand perspectives.“From an economic standpoint...
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April 29, 2021, 07:05 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in March to 98.2. March’s reading is the first return to the average historical reading since last November. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased six points to 81, which was primarily driven by...
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April 19, 2021, 07:12 AM
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NACM's Credit Managers' Index (CMI) gained two points in March. Following four months of fluctuations, the March CMI reached its second-highest combined score in a year and just half a point shy of the highest seen in January."It is normally the task...
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April 12, 2021, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey on the impact the pandemic has had on small businesses. This survey marks NFIB’s 16th survey in the series, which started in early March 2020. Thirteen percent of small business owners...
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April 05, 2021, 07:18 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in March, with the overall economy notching a 10th consecutive month of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report was issued by Timothy...
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April 02, 2021, 07:00 AM
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The first quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal the third stimulus package will cause inflationary pressure in the U.S. economy.The third stimulus package includes nearly $2 trillion in coronavirus relief funds...
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March 18, 2021, 07:11 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 95.8 in February, a slight bump from January but still below the 47-year average reading of 98. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased five points to 75.“Small business owners worked hard in February to...
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March 12, 2021, 07:15 AM
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With the promise of expanded pandemic-related relief and an improving vaccine rollout, U.S. business executives are taking a more optimistic view of the U.S. economy for the coming year, according to the first-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey....
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March 05, 2021, 07:22 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, rose slightly in January 2021 to 124 from 121 in December 2020, indicating that while the U.S. economy continues to see...
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March 05, 2021, 07:05 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined in January to 95.0, down 0.9 from December and three points below the 47-year average of 98. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months declined seven points to a net negative...
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February 17, 2021, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey on the impact the pandemic has had on small businesses. This survey was conducted after the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) was signed into law, which reopened and modified...
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February 09, 2021, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 5.5 points in December to 95.9, falling below the average Index value since 1973 of 98. Nine of the 10 Index components declined and only one improved. Owners expecting better business conditions over...
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January 22, 2021, 07:03 AM
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NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) held strong in December with a combined score of 57.8, down a tenth of a point from November and 0.6 points from the high in October. December’s score is more than three points higher than December 2019.“It now...
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January 04, 2021, 07:18 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.6 points in November to 101.4 but remains well above the 47-year historical average reading of 98. Six of the 10 Index components declined and four increased. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased 8...
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December 23, 2020, 07:00 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released its latest survey focusing on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic and imposed shutdowns have had on small businesses. This is the 14th survey since early March. One-in-four small business owners reported that they will...
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December 18, 2020, 07:22 AM
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More than half of business executives (54 percent) say they expect some negative impact to their organizations if a renewed round of economic stimulus does not materialize by early 2021, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey....
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December 14, 2020, 07:22 AM
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The fourth quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal a slow and choppy recovery after COVID-19. While the majority of lenders surveyed seem to believe economic recovery after COVID-19 to be slow and choppy, the...
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December 10, 2020, 07:30 AM
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The November Credit Managers’ Index from NACM has come back down to earth slightly after hitting a 15-year high in October. The overall score of 57.9, down just half a point from October, is the second-highest reading in the last 12 months.“The...
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December 01, 2020, 07:00 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, remained steady in October, indicating the U.S. economy is continuing to emerge from the pandemic-induced recession. The...
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November 20, 2020, 07:25 AM
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The NFIB Optimism Index remained at 104.0 in October, unchanged from September and a historically high reading. Four of the 10 components improved, five declined and one was unchanged. Although all of the data was collected prior to Election Day, a...
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November 18, 2020, 07:15 AM
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The Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) has left pre-pandemic numbers in the dust. October’s CMI rose 2.4 points to 58.4, its highest combined score in more than a decade and a half. Primarily due to...
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November 02, 2020, 07:22 AM
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The NFIB Optimism Index rose 3.8 points to 104.0 in September, a historically high reading. Nine of the 10 Index components improved and one declined. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased 2 points to 92, up from 75 in April.“As parts of the country...
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October 20, 2020, 07:22 AM
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Balboa Capital, a direct lender that specializes in equipment financing and small business loans, today announced the results of its latest survey, which was conducted to gain a better understanding of small business performance during the COVID-19...
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October 14, 2020, 07:00 AM
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NFIB’s Research Center released the latest survey relating to COVID-19 and its impact on the small business economy. The majority of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers have used all of their loans and are preparing to apply for...
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October 12, 2020, 07:15 AM
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The small business labor market continues to make improvements in September despite continued state and federal employment regulations related to COVID-19. According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 10 percent of owners reported increasing employment...
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October 05, 2020, 07:20 AM
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The Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management saw its first decline since rebounding after the massive spring setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the future is still bright. Although still in positive...
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October 01, 2020, 07:05 AM
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The NFIB Optimism Index increased 1.4 points in August to 100.2, a reading slightly above the historical 46-year average. Seven of the 10 Index components improved, two declined and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased two points...
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September 15, 2020, 07:15 AM
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Small business owners have faced unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic and are in the midst of great uncertainty with the upcoming presidential election. However, the Q3 Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index indicates there is a continued...
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September 10, 2020, 07:10 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released a Small Business Economic Trends Industry-specific survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail and services industries. NFIB released a previous quarterly report in May 2020.“Small businesses are...
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September 08, 2020, 07:10 AM
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U.S. business executives are feeling more optimistic about expansion plans and the outlook for their own companies over the next 12 months, yet still harbor deep concerns about the strength of the U.S. and global economies in the midst of a worldwide...
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September 04, 2020, 07:14 AM
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The Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) has left pre-pandemic numbers in the dust. The August CMI reached a more than two-year high with a combined score of 56.5.—just better than January 2020 and...
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September 01, 2020, 07:10 AM
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. CEOs remain confident in the growth prospects of the domestic economy and their companies and are accelerating investments in digital transformation, according to a study released today by KPMG LLP...
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August 26, 2020, 07:18 AM
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Umpqua Bank, a West Coast regional bank, released its “Business Resiliency” survey, a nationwide study gauging the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the confidence and future of U.S.-based small and mid-size businesses. More than 1,200 leaders at...
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August 13, 2020, 07:28 AM
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NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell 1.8 points to 98.8 in July, near the survey’s historical average. Overall, 4 of the 10 Index components improved, 5 declined, and 1 was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased 7 points to 88. Reports...
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August 11, 2020, 07:14 AM
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The latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows that employment growth moderated as new COVID-19 hot spots emerged in the South and West regions of the U.S. The national jobs index slipped 0.24 percent in July to 94.59. Hourly...
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August 10, 2020, 07:15 AM
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According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, over half (51 percent) of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in July. Forty-four percent (86 percent of those hiring or trying to hire) reported few or no qualified applicants for the...
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August 07, 2020, 07:15 AM
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More than half (58 percent) of small business owners (SBOs) report they expect their revenue to decrease in 2020, even though 47 percent stated they did not have to close for any amount of time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results of TD...
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August 05, 2020, 07:16 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy notching a third consecutive month of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued by Timothy...
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August 04, 2020, 07:00 AM
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The Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels after shutdowns and preventative measures greatly impacted the U.S. economy. Every factor of the combined July Credit Managers’ Index...
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August 03, 2020, 07:28 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released a survey on the state of small business and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP loan application is set to close on Aug. 8 after Congress extended the deadline to allow more small business owners to...
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August 03, 2020, 07:25 AM
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The Federal Reserve Board announced an extension through December 31 of its lending facilities that were scheduled to expire on or around September 30. The three-month extension will facilitate planning by potential facility participants and provide...
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July 30, 2020, 07:15 AM
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The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with eight of the 10 components improving and two declining. Owners anticipate improving sales as the economy continues to re-open with sales expectations rebounding to a net 13...
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July 20, 2020, 07:20 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released its monthly jobs report, showing the small business labor market has further weakened in June. Firms reduced employment by 0.28 workers per firm over the past month, weaker than the decrease of 0.17 workers per firm...
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July 07, 2020, 07:00 AM
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The NFIB Research Center released a survey with an update on the state of small business and the progress with federal loan programs. Twenty-seven percent of owners reported experiencing a significant or moderate increase in sales due to eased...
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June 26, 2020, 07:26 AM
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The Small Business Optimism Index increased 3.5 points in May to 94.4, a strong improvement from April’s 90.9 reading. Eight of the 10 Index components improved in May and two declined. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased seven points to 82. Reports...
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June 12, 2020, 07:00 AM
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Business confidence levels declined in the last week of May, according to the latest update to the IDC COVID-19 Tech Index. IT buyers in the U.S., Western Europe and some parts of Asia/Pacific indicated that they now expect total IT spending to...
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June 08, 2020, 07:25 AM
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Battered by repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic, business executives hold the most pessimistic view of the U.S. economy since the end of 2011, when the nation was still emerging from the lingering impact of the Great Recession, according to the...
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June 05, 2020, 07:09 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in May, and the overall economy returned to expansion after one month of contraction, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report...
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June 02, 2020, 07:17 AM
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After what can be considered the worst month in the history of National Association of Credit Management’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI), several factors rebounded in May. The current index showed many gains, especially in the favorable factors, but...
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June 02, 2020, 07:10 AM
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U.S. orders for durable goods sank sharply for a second straight month in April as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the manufacturing industry, Bloomberg reported.Bookings for the goods, meant to last at least three years, decreased 17.2...
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May 29, 2020, 07:30 AM
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In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research is predicting that the economy will transition from contraction to growth over the course of Q3 and Q4, acknowledging that after the current focus on saving lives will come the...
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May 28, 2020, 07:03 AM
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Leading indicators for IT spending appear to be stabilizing and bottoming out in many countries, reflecting a period of relative calm before economic lockdown measures are expected to be eased in the next few weeks. However, confidence levels in the...
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May 22, 2020, 07:21 AM
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From the second-quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal COVID-19 has created pessimism in the U.S. economy’s near-term performance.The outlook for the U.S. economy saw a significant decrease in the near-term. The...
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May 20, 2020, 07:18 AM
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The economic downturn in the U.S. will continue for the rest of 2020, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the Spring 2020 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for the remainder for 2020 have been clouded by the coronavirus...
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May 18, 2020, 07:30 AM
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Small business optimism took another dive in April, falling 5.5 points to 90.9, with owners expressing certainty the economy will weaken in the near-term, but expecting it to improve over the next six months. The Optimism Index has fallen 13.6 points...
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May 12, 2020, 07:10 AM
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Worldwide IT spending is now expected to decline 5.1 percent in constant currency terms this year to $2.25 trillion, as the economic impact of the COVD-19 pandemic continues to drive down some categories of tech spending and short-term business...
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May 05, 2020, 07:00 AM
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The Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management continued to slide in April as the coronavirus outbreak impacts spread across the U.S.To say the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from NACM is “down in the dumps” is an...
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May 04, 2020, 07:15 AM
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International Data Corporation (IDC) currently forecasts worldwide IT spending to decline 2.7 percent this year due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While every industry will be affected by the global slowdown, some will reduce their...
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April 28, 2020, 07:15 AM
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As the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the U.S. economy and put millions out of work, Americans have experienced the biggest drop in their personal financial satisfaction in more than a decade. The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Q1 2020 Personal...
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April 23, 2020, 07:05 AM
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The third release of PwC’s COVID-19 CFO Pulse Survey reveals 26 percent of U.S. chief financial officers (CFOs) anticipate layoffs, a marked increase from two weeks ago, when PwC surveyed U.S. and Mexico CFOs and found that only 16 percent of them...
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April 21, 2020, 07:07 AM
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Fitch Ratings has revised its 2020 asset performance outlook for equipment lease ABS to negative from stable due to the economic effects of the coronavirus. Equipment loan and lease obligors, both large corporate and small commercial businesses, will...
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April 14, 2020, 07:25 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 8.1 points in March to 96.4, the largest monthly decline in the survey’s history. Nine of the 10 Index components declined, which is evidence that economic disruptions are escalating on Main Street as small...
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April 13, 2020, 07:15 AM
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The second release of the PwC COVID-19 CFO Pulse Survey reveals growing concerns around the business and economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic among chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance executives. Based on responses collected from 55...
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April 08, 2020, 07:00 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in March, and the overall economy grew for the 131st consecutive month, according to the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report was issued...
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April 02, 2020, 07:13 AM
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From the first quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey results, which was conducted in late February, reveal the coronavirus and other factors will be leading economic driver in 2020.Lenders were asked to identify what they...
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April 01, 2020, 07:10 AM
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A record 3.28 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country. The much-anticipated Labor Department report for the week ended March 21 was one of the first official indicators of...
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March 27, 2020, 07:25 AM
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The U.S. Senate on Wednesday unanimously backed a $2 trillion bill aimed at helping unemployed workers and industries hurt by the coronavirus epidemic, as well as providing billions of dollars to buy urgently needed medical equipment, Reuters...
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March 26, 2020, 07:28 AM
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Newly released by PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse Survey: What Finance Leaders Are Focused On reveals how chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance executives in the U.S. and Mexico plan to react to the COVID-19 outbreak and what business and economic...
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March 23, 2020, 07:20 AM
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The NFIB Research Center’s new survey on the current impact of the coronavirus outbreak on small business found that while most small businesses are not currently impacted, owners are concerned about future disruptions if the outbreak continues to...
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March 17, 2020, 07:18 AM
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Following eight straight years of strong optimism, construction industry executives say they are slightly cautious about 2020 for their business sector, according to the 44th annual Wells Fargo Construction Industry Forecast. Despite the shift, the...
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March 11, 2020, 07:15 AM
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Business executives’ outlook for the U.S. economy rose sharply in the past quarter, but concern is clearly growing about the potential global fallout from the spread of coronavirus, according to the first-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey. The...
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March 09, 2020, 07:20 AM
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China has been the focal point of the economic world, and rightfully so—trade wars and tariffs with the U.S. and now the outbreak of COVID-19, but credit professionals aren’t reporting much change in the latest Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from...
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March 04, 2020, 06:55 AM
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Half of corporate treasury and finance professionals do not believe an economic recession is a threat in 2020, according to a recent survey conducted by TD Bank, at the 2019 Association of Financial Professionals Annual Conference held in October in...
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February 21, 2020, 07:10 AM
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In its annual small business outlook survey, QuickBridge Funding reports 81 percent of business owners are confident their sales will increase in 2020. The Q1 survey data assessed small business owners’ expectations and challenges about growth, sales...
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February 20, 2020, 07:00 AM
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The NFIB small business Optimism Index started the New Year in the top 10 percent of all readings in the 46-year history of the survey, rising 1.6 points to 104.3 in the month of January. Six of the 10 Index components improved, two declined and two...
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February 14, 2020, 07:05 AM
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Deloitte CFO Signals Survey found Chief Financial Officials are anticipating a downturn. Expectations for a U.S. downturn have risen since earlier this year, with 97 percent of CFOs saying that a downturn (a slowdown or a recession) has already begun...
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January 20, 2020, 07:20 AM
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Most small and midsize U.S. business leaders expect continued growth for their companies this year amid a less robust economic environment, according to the annual JPMorgan Chase Business Leaders Outlook survey.Three out of four businesses – 76...
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January 13, 2020, 07:19 AM
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With declines across multiple sectors and categories, not much good can be found according to credit professionals, but there is still a silver lining in the latest Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management.Credit...
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January 03, 2020, 06:05 AM
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The competitive job market continues to drive wage growth higher, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Steady growth in hourly earnings and hours worked – with hours worked in December posting the strongest...
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January 02, 2020, 07:20 AM
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From the fourth-quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” survey, results reveal lenders expect a downturn in the U.S. economy in the long-term.The outlook for the U.S. economy in the long-term continued downward from last quarter as...
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December 23, 2019, 07:21 AM
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Small business optimism posted the largest month-over-month gain since May 2018, rising 2.3 points to 104.7 in November. The exceptional Optimism Index reading was bolstered by seven of the 10 Index components advancing, led by a 10-point improvement...
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December 12, 2019, 07:13 AM
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U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $376 million in October 2019 according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. October orders increased 2 percent...
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December 11, 2019, 07:00 AM
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Umpqua Bank, a West Coast regional bank, released its "State of the Middle Market 2020," a national survey gauging the confidence of companies that together account for one-third of all U.S. private sector GDP. More than 500 decision-makers at middle...
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December 05, 2019, 07:20 AM
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Credit managers across the U.S. are reporting what could be a positive holiday season after multiple improvements in the latest Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management.The Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) is trending...
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December 02, 2019, 07:20 AM
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The small business half of the economy continued its remarkable economic streak, posting a 0.6 point gain in October’s Optimism Index. The 102.4 reading was buoyed by eight of the 10 Index components advancing, as talk of a recession waned in October...
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November 25, 2019, 07:00 AM
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U.S. manufacturing technology orders fell 1 percent from the previous month to a total of $361.5 million in September 2019 according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT—The Association For Manufacturing...
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November 12, 2019, 07:05 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in October, and the overall economy grew for the 126th consecutive month, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report was issued by...
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November 04, 2019, 07:00 AM
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Credit managers across the U.S. are reporting better economic conditions, especially in the service sector of the latest Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management. The Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from NACM rebounded...
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November 01, 2019, 07:00 AM
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Chief Financial Officers’ views on the trajectory of North America’s and Europe’s economies hit six-year lows, according to the Deloitte CFO Signals Survey. For the first time in nearly seven years — since Q4 2012 — CFOs’ own-company optimism turned...
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October 07, 2019, 07:15 AM
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National Association of Credit Management’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) faltered a bit in September after a robust showing the previous month. “That gain was short-lived as this month there was a bit of a decline. The data is still pretty firmly in...
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October 01, 2019, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 1.6 points to 103.1, remaining within the top 15 percent of readings. Overall, August was a good month for small business. However, optimism slipped because fewer owners said they expect better business...
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September 12, 2019, 07:16 AM
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Business executives hold their least optimistic view of the U.S. economy in three years, in part due to trade concerns and fears of a sustained global slowdown, according to the third-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief...
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September 09, 2019, 07:10 AM
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A record percentage of small business owners reported having difficulties finding qualified workers in August, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report.Twenty-seven percent ranked finding qualified workers as their No. 1 business problem, the report...
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September 09, 2019, 07:00 AM
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The Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management saw a positive uptick this month, climbing out of the lower index from July. The combined score read 55.2 for the month of August, a reading safely in the expansion...
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September 04, 2019, 07:20 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August, and the overall economy grew for the 124th consecutive month, according to the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued by...
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September 04, 2019, 07:15 AM
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Nearly three-quarters of economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics said the U.S. will have entered a recession by 2021, with 38 percent of respondents stating that will happen by 2020 and 34 percent predicting 2021.The...
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August 26, 2019, 07:04 AM
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Optimism among small business owners bounced back in July as expectations for business conditions, real sales and expansion made solid gains. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.4 points to 104.7, with seven of 10 components advancing, two...
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August 16, 2019, 07:25 AM
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The latest Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management has cooled off during the summer after back-to-back gains in April and May. The CMI has now seen two straight months of declines for the first time since...
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August 02, 2019, 07:20 AM
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Middle market companies across the Western U.S. are bullish on their growth prospects well into 2020, even as they confront near-term economic uncertainty and ongoing market disruptions. According to the 2019 Umpqua Bank Middle Market Monitor, a...
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July 12, 2019, 07:15 AM
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America’s small business owners’ optimism took a modest downturn in June, according to the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, slipping 1.7 points to 103.3. While optimism remains at historically high levels, the June figure reverses the gain posted...
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July 11, 2019, 07:30 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June, and the overall economy grew for the 122nd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report was issued by Timothy R....
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July 03, 2019, 07:02 AM
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Deloitte reports that almost all chief financial officers (97 percent) surveyed in Deloitte’s second-quarter 2019 CFO Signals survey say they expect a U.S. downturn in the next two years, but they are split on the expected duration. Of those, four in...
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June 28, 2019, 07:25 AM
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When it comes to preparing for the future, U.S. businesses are acting with caution. Although 83 percent of respondents have a positive outlook on the economy, more than half (58 percent) are preparing for an economic downturn, according to a newly...
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June 27, 2019, 07:30 AM
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The trade war is weighing on investment prospects and has sharply increased downside risks to world economic growth forecasts, Fitch Ratings says in its new Global Economic Outlook (GEO)."Even though our base case assumes that further US tariffs on...
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June 21, 2019, 07:05 AM
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Small business optimism eclipsed pre-shutdown levels, increasing 1.5 points to 105.0 in May. Six components in the Small Business Optimism Index improved, three were unchanged and one dipped. Capital spending plans increased along with actual outlays...
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June 17, 2019, 07:25 AM
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U.S. chief executives are highly confident in the growth prospects of the domestic and global economies over the next three years, as they look to grow their businesses while facing unparalleled disruption and change, according to a study released...
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June 10, 2019, 07:20 AM
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From the second-quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey, results reveal tentative optimism among lenders.Lenders displayed a more positive outlook and assessment of the U.S. economy in the near term. The grade point average for...
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June 07, 2019, 07:17 AM
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Optimism among small business owners continued its steady climb in April, with the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increasing 1.7 points to 103.5. Sales improved in April, the inventory soft spot seen in last month’s report rebounded, and profit...
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May 14, 2019, 07:10 AM
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Optimism among small business owners is strong, according to the latest quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index conducted April 1-5. The survey also revealed that over half of business owners reported little impact to their tax situation...
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May 10, 2019, 07:25 AM
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U.S. entrepreneurs continue to project a strong business outlook this spring even as confidence in the national and local economy weakened, according to the spring 2019 Bank of America Business Advantage Small Business Owner Report. Health care costs...
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May 06, 2019, 07:30 AM
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Credit professionals saw some improvements in the service sector but drops in the manufacturing sector in the April 2019 economic report from National Association of Credit Management. The combined score for the NACM Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) saw...
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May 01, 2019, 07:23 AM
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In the first quarter of 2019, middle market companies reported a rise in revenue and employment growth, but their expectations for future growth have dipped. That's according to the latest data from The National Center for the Middle Market, which...
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April 26, 2019, 07:15 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.1 points to 101.8 in March, a historically strong level and an indication that small businesses continue to power the economy after being briefly shaken by January’s government shutdown. Overall, the...
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April 22, 2019, 07:12 AM
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CFOs overwhelmingly expect a U.S. downturn by the end of 2020, with a slowdown seen as much more likely than a recession, according the Deloitte CFO Signals Survey. Their expectations for growth in revenue, earnings, hiring and wages declined (only...
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April 17, 2019, 07:02 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 119th consecutive month, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.The report was issued today...
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April 04, 2019, 07:07 AM
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Antares announced the results of its third annual market outlook survey of middle market private equity borrowers, sponsors and investors. The survey, Antares Compass, examines trends and sentiment related to M&A activity, hiring and the state of the...
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April 01, 2019, 07:05 AM
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From the first quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey, results show volatility and uncertainty for the U.S. economy with deteriorating confidence in the near term.After a 37-percentage point GPA drop between Q3 2018 and Q4...
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March 21, 2019, 07:25 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index improved modestly in February, increasing 0.5 points to 101.7. Views about future business conditions and the current period as a good time to expand improved as did plans to make capital outlays.Earnings trends...
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March 18, 2019, 07:10 AM
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In 2018, the vast majority of organizations reported being highly optimistic about the overall health of the economy as well as the fiscal health of their individual companies in the first Treasury Perspectives Survey. This year, optimism has waned...
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March 14, 2019, 07:10 AM
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As trade continues to be a focus in the current policy debate, 37 percent of small business owners are reporting negative impacts of recent trade policy changes with Mexico, Canada, or China. The newly released data comes from the NFIB Research...
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March 01, 2019, 07:30 AM
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NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) made a significant gain in February when the manufacturing and service sectors saw the largest upswing following two months of decline. After ending 2018 on a low note and falling further in the new year, the...
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March 01, 2019, 07:10 AM
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Small business owners indicated declining optimism in the latest quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, with an overall Index score of 106. That marks the seventh consecutive quarter in which the score has topped 100, although it is 23...
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February 08, 2019, 07:05 AM
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A survey by QuickBridge states 83 percent of business owners expect their business sales to increase over the next year. The Q4 survey data assessed small business owners' expectations for business growth and the U.S. economy in 2019.Highlights from...
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January 18, 2019, 06:50 AM
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Balboa Capital announced the results of its Q1 2019 small business owner survey, which was conducted to gauge economic confidence and gain a better understanding of capital investment and hiring plans for the next 12 months. The responses of the...
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January 16, 2019, 07:25 AM
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Deloitte’s CFO Signals survey for the fourth quarter 2018 of chief financial officers, representing many of North America’s largest and most influential companies, reveals optimism regarding the future of North American, European and Chinese...
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January 14, 2019, 07:20 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained basically unchanged in December, drifting down 0.4 points to 104.4. Unfilled jobs and the lack of qualified applicants continue to be a primary driver, with job openings setting a record high and job...
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January 14, 2019, 07:15 AM
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Most small and midsize U.S. businesses have a positive outlook for the domestic economy and expect their businesses to continue growing this year, according to the annual JPMorgan Chase Business Leaders Outlook report.They’re most optimistic about...
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January 07, 2019, 07:30 AM
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Five Federal Reserve indexes of regional manufacturing all slumped in December, the first time they have fallen in unison since May 2016 and the latest evidence that a pillar of the U.S. economy has started to wobble heading into next year, Bloomberg...
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January 02, 2019, 07:00 AM
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Small business optimism posted a modest decline in November with a reading of 104.8, while continuing its exceptionally strong two-year trend, according to the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. Slightly more than half of the decline was...
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December 18, 2018, 07:00 AM
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From the fourth quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey, results show deteriorating confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy in the near and long term with a significant increase in loan losses and bankruptcies.Lenders’...
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December 17, 2018, 07:21 AM
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Business executives’ outlook on the U.S. economy fell sharply in the past quarter, but they continue to hold strongly positive views of their own companies’ prospects, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief...
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December 14, 2018, 07:25 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November, and the overall economy grew for the 115th consecutive month, according to the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report was issued...
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December 07, 2018, 07:25 AM
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Small business lending resumed double-digit growth while credit quality remained strong in October, according to PayNet, the leading provider of small business credit data and analysis. The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI)...
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December 06, 2018, 07:15 AM
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Optimism among small business owners jumped significantly in the latest quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, with an overall Index score of 129. That is 11 points higher than last quarter’s score of 118 and the highest in the survey’s...
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December 05, 2018, 07:12 AM
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Small business optimism continued its two-year streak of record highs, according to the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index October reading of 107.4. Overall, small businesses continue to support the three percent-plus growth of the economy and add...
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November 19, 2018, 06:55 AM
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The latest Quarterly Credit Outlook from PayNet, the leading provider of small business credit data and analysis, shows Main Street closing Q3 2018 with moderated lending and a slight uptick in risk. The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business...
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November 16, 2018, 07:17 AM
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Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index (GCAI) experienced year-over-year revenue growth of 11.75 percent and earnings growth of 10.83 percent during the first two months of the third quarter of 2018. This compares to...
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October 22, 2018, 07:05 AM
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The PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) decreased 3.2 percent from 126.2 in July 2018 to 122.1 in August 2018, marking the second consecutive monthly decline after increasing in each of the previous six months, PayNet Canada...
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October 19, 2018, 07:00 AM
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From the third-quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey, results show a positive outlook for the U.S. Economy in both the near- and long-term as lenders confidence in the U.S. economy continues to strengthen.Lenders’ confidence...
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October 11, 2018, 07:19 AM
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Small business lending continued its blistering pace in August, according to the latest Strategic Insights Report from PayNet, the leading provider of small business credit data and analysis. The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index...
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October 04, 2018, 07:20 AM
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index soared to 108.8 in August, a new record in the survey’s 45-year history, topping the July 1983 highwater mark of 108. The record-breaking figure is driven by small business owners executing on the plans they’ve...
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September 13, 2018, 07:00 AM
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For the second quarter in a row, business executives are reining in their optimism about the U.S. economy, in part because of the potential impact of trade and tariff policies and rising interest rates, according to the third-quarter AICPA Economic...
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September 10, 2018, 07:24 AM
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Small business plans to create new jobs and job openings hit a 45-year high in August, but owners still struggled to fill their open positions, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. After posting significant gains in filling open positions in July...
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September 10, 2018, 06:19 AM
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Two months of dwindling results casting a shadow on NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) ended in August with a slow but steady climb in new credit applications and dollar collections in the manufacturing and service sectors. Although each sector...
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September 04, 2018, 07:20 AM
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The Q3 MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index indicates the majority (69.7 percent) of small business owners have a positive outlook about their company and the small business environment in the United States.Their optimism continues...
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August 30, 2018, 07:00 AM
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The Small Business Optimism Index marked its second-highest level in the survey’s 45-year history at 107.9, rising to within 0.1 point of the July 1983 record-high of 108. The July 2018 report also set new records in terms of owners reporting job...
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August 27, 2018, 07:00 AM
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PayNet reports that the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) increased 3 percent from 126.5 in May 2018 to 130.5 in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth. Compared to the same month one year ago, the index is up 8...
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August 17, 2018, 06:59 AM
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The latest Quarterly Credit Outlook from PayNet shows Main Street closing Q2 2018 with modest growth and strong financials. The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) seasonally adjusted originations decreased 8 percent from 155...
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August 15, 2018, 07:20 AM
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Small business optimism is at an all-time high in the latest quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted July 11-18.The survey had an overall index score of 118, 12 percentage points higher than last quarter and the highest level in...
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August 08, 2018, 07:00 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July, and the overall economy grew for the 111th consecutive month, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.The report was issued by...
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August 07, 2018, 07:17 AM
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The tight labor market continues to be the biggest problem facing small businesses, with 37 percent of owners reporting job openings they could not fill in the current period, a new survey high. Up one point from June, 13 percent of owners reported...
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August 06, 2018, 07:10 AM
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Credit professionals reported fewer filings for bankruptcy and a higher score for rejections of credit applications in the July 2018 economic report from the National Association of Credit Management, but these spikes are coupled with plummeting...
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August 03, 2018, 07:05 AM
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Growth in the middle market remains strong, but cracks are beginning to appear in the optimism that's been driving this unprecedented growth streak. Data from the 2Q 2018 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released by the National Center for the Middle...
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July 27, 2018, 07:22 AM
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The Small Business Optimism Index posted its sixth-highest reading in survey history for the month of June, at 107.2, down 0.6 from May. Since December 2016, the Index has averaged an unprecedented 105.4, well above the 45-year average of 98 and...
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July 11, 2018, 07:22 AM
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Small business lending climbed to an all-time high in May, according to the latest Strategic Insights Report from PayNet, the leading provider of small business credit data and analysis. The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index...
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July 09, 2018, 07:20 AM
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Small business owners are continuing to hire and create new jobs at historically high levels, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly Jobs Report. Sixty-three percent of owners reported hiring or trying to hire, up...
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July 09, 2018, 07:10 AM
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Deloitte's CFO Signals survey for the second quarter of chief financial officers, representing many of North America's largest and most influential companies, reveals strong optimism among CFOs' assessments of the North American and Chinese economies...
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July 05, 2018, 07:25 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June, and the overall economy grew for the 110th consecutive month, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.The report was issued by...
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July 03, 2018, 07:27 AM
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The April irregularity in NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) seems to be a thing of the past after the June report showed continued stability in the market. Following a large, vertical ascent in May, this month’s CMI only fell back slightly. Coming...
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July 02, 2018, 07:30 AM
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Middle market executives are more positive about the health of their businesses and more optimistic about their prospects for future growth than at any time in the last three years, according to the findings of a new survey conducted by The Harris...
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June 28, 2018, 07:25 AM
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Some 38 percent of business executives said they were worried about potential trade conflicts between the United States and major trade partners, with 9 percent describing themselves as significantly concerned, according to an American Institute of...
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June 25, 2018, 07:25 AM
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Wells Fargo Investment Institute released its 2018 midyear outlook report, “Late Cycle Doesn’t Mean End of Cycle.” The report makes the case that the economic recovery, which coincides with the equity bull market, has more room to run.View the...
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June 19, 2018, 07:30 AM
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The Small Business Optimism Index increased in May to the second highest level in the NFIB survey’s 45-year history. The index rose to 107.8, a three-point gain, with small businesses reporting high numbers in several key areas including compensation...
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June 12, 2018, 07:30 AM
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Small business lending edged down in April but remains near historic highs, according to the latest Strategic Insights Report from PayNet The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) fell 3.5 points to 141.7 in April, but remains...
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June 07, 2018, 07:22 AM
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Business executives are taking a more cautious view of the U.S. economy and their own company’s growth prospects after two straight quarters of exuberant optimism, according to the second-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief...
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June 04, 2018, 07:18 AM
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U.S. chief executives are highly confident in the growth prospects for their companies over the next three years and will focus on M&A and collaborative efforts such as accelerator or incubator programs for startup firms to achieve sustained growth...
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May 24, 2018, 07:15 AM
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The latest Quarterly Credit Outlook from PayNet shows Main Street closing the first quarter of 2018 with a healthy increase in investment and relatively moderate risk. As a result, the business cycle looks healthy from a risk-reward standpoint, and...
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May 17, 2018, 07:15 AM
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The Small Business Optimism Index sustained record-high levels increasing to 104.8 in April, driven by reports of improved profits, the highest in the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey’s 45-year history. Additionally, the number of small...
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May 14, 2018, 07:15 AM
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CIT Direct Capital, the national online small business lending unit of CIT Group, announced the results of its new survey conducted by The Harris Poll revealing nearly three out of four small businesses in the U.S. plan to expand their product and...
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May 01, 2018, 07:15 AM
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Small businesses (less than $5 million in revenue) are starting 2018 in a strong financial position with greater success securing credit from a range of sources and generating strong cash flow. Access to major sources of credit was higher compared to...
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April 17, 2018, 07:23 AM
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The small business optimism index reached its 16th consecutive month in the top five percent of 45 years of survey readings, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey. The 104.7 March reading, down from 107.6 in February, remains...
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April 13, 2018, 07:30 AM
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U.S. orders for manufacturing technology for the first two months of 2018 climbed 27 percent higher than the same period in 2017, signaling continued strength in the recovery initiated in June 2017, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing...
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April 10, 2018, 06:55 AM
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Small business lending improved again in February, according to the latest Strategic Insights Report from PayNet. The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) rose to 144.8 in February, its second-highest reading in history and...
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April 05, 2018, 07:15 AM
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The NABE March 2018 Outlook Survey report projects economic growth to pick up this year. The survey, covering the outlook for 2018 and 2019, presents the consensus of macroeconomic forecasts from a panel of 51 professional forecasters, and was...
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March 26, 2018, 07:30 AM
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Corporate financial professionals have increased their bullishness about the economy and for their individual companies over the past year, according to a survey released today by Strategic Treasurer and TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®. Bank...
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March 23, 2018, 07:30 AM
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Business executives’ optimism about the U.S. economy continues to soar but is tempered somewhat by growing inflation concerns, according to the first-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief financial...
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March 08, 2018, 07:25 AM
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Small business lending expanded robustly in January, according to the latest Strategic Insights Report from PayNet. The Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) increased to 143.6 in January, nearing the all-time high reached in...
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March 07, 2018, 07:14 AM
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Credit professionals report impressive gains in February’s economic report from the National Association of Credit Management, as favorable categories continue rising after the rebound in January.February raked in solid performance numbers from...
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March 01, 2018, 07:20 AM
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American business owners are feeling better than they have in years, thanks in part to recent regulatory reform, corporate tax cuts and a steadily improving economy. But they’re getting nervous about finding the skilled workers they need to grow as...
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February 23, 2018, 07:23 AM
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There is a reciprocal relationship between middle market firms and the metropolitan areas in which they operate, as uncovered by the Middle Market Power Index: Best U.S. Metropolitan Areas for Middle Market Firms from American Express and Dun &...
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February 12, 2018, 07:19 AM
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Mid-market enterprises (MMEs) in the U.S. are a major contributor to U.S. economic prosperity but have only just scratched the surface of growth potential, according to a newly released HSBC report. HSBC Commercial Banking, in conjunction with Oxford...
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February 09, 2018, 07:30 AM
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Small business investment continued to register gains at the end of 2017 as delinquencies and defaults remained at low levels according to the latest small business credit trends from PayNet, the leading provider of small business credit data and...
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February 06, 2018, 07:00 AM
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Small business owners entered the new year feeling the most optimistic since early 2007, according to findings from the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index conducted January 3–9. In the latest quarterly survey of small business optimism...
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January 26, 2018, 07:30 AM
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The overall performance of middle market companies has steadily improved for years. As a result, nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of middle market firms surveyed for the Q4 2017 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released by the National Center for the...
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January 26, 2018, 07:15 AM
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Credit professionals are reporting a decline in the favorable factors of the December economic report from the National Association of Credit Management, but with any bad news there is always good, which was seen as many unfavorable categories...
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January 02, 2018, 07:00 AM
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Small businesses (Since PCA began in 2012, expectations for overall business performance improvement in the upcoming year are at a record high. Eighty-four percent of both small and mid-sized businesses ($5M - $100M in revenue) owners expect their...
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December 21, 2017, 07:19 AM
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Small business job creation plans reached an all-time high in November, shattering the previous record for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly Jobs Report.“We have never seen this kind of intensity around job creation in...
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December 12, 2017, 07:05 AM
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) issued the following statement on behalf of President and CEO Juanita Duggan in response to the Senate’s passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:“We are pleased to see the Senate pass the Tax Cuts...
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December 04, 2017, 07:17 AM
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Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine released the following statement on the Senate's passage of the pro-growth Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1).“With the Senate’s passage of its tax reform bill, ICBA and...
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December 04, 2017, 07:15 AM
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Small business optimism continues to rise as a majority of business owners are reporting increased sales and improved business conditions since earlier this year. Capital One's latest Small Business Growth Index, which polled 500 small business...
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November 13, 2017, 07:02 AM
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Small business monthly credit trends reflect a wait and see attitude. The September 2017 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) decreased 4% to 127.3 from 133.2 in August 2017. Compared to September 2016, the SBLI decreased...
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November 08, 2017, 07:08 AM
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The core of the U.S. small business sector is solid, with many entrepreneurs expressing confidence that they will generate higher year-end revenues compared to 2016, and that the 2018 economy will improve. According to the fall 2017 Bank of America...
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November 08, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Following the largest increase in a decade, small business optimism held steady in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted October 2–6. In the quarterly survey, which measures the optimism of...
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November 06, 2017, 07:09 AM
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Ghosts and goblins bedeviled the numbers for October as what looked like an upward trend stalled out after only two months. The Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from NACM registered a decrease for the month, coming in at 55.5, one point below the score...
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November 01, 2017, 07:12 AM
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Middle market companies continued to hire during the last year and the strong employment growth is expected to continue over the next 12 months, according to the Q3 2017 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released by the National Center for the Middle...
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October 26, 2017, 07:21 AM
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Optimism among business owners and leaders remains high, but has shifted significantly to a more moderate level according to the PNC Economic Outlook, a biannual telephone survey of small and medium-sized business owners, which began in 2003.The...
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October 09, 2017, 07:04 AM
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What started as sprouts of optimism in August may be blossoming into a full-grown trend. The Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from NACM registered an increase in September, coming in at 56.5, the best number it has achieved so far in 2017.“The hope is...
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October 02, 2017, 07:08 AM
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In a first sign that middle-market businesses are losing confidence in President Donald Trump, a key indicator of middle-market confidence experienced its first decline since the 2016 election. The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI)...
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September 22, 2017, 07:15 AM
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PayNet reports that the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) increased 4% to 126.2 in July 2017 from 121.2 in June 2017.“Investment to expand is showing broadly across industry segments and provinces at a time when the U.S. is stuck...
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September 13, 2017, 07:07 AM
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The July 2017 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) decreased 11% to 123.8 from 139.1 in June 2017. Compared to July 2016, the Index increased 1%.Industrial sectors showed sluggish activity with 11 of 18 industry sectors showing...
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September 08, 2017, 07:10 AM
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in August, and the overall economy grew for the 99th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued by Timothy R...
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September 05, 2017, 08:00 AM
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Middle market firms are outpacing their smaller and larger counterparts when it comes to growth in number of firms, employment, and revenue, according to the Middle Market Power Index from American Express and Dun & Bradstreet. The seventh report in...
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August 16, 2017, 07:15 AM
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Small business optimism continues to climb in the third quarter as business owners said they are the most optimistic in more than a decade, according to findings from the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted July 10–14. In the quarterly...
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August 03, 2017, 07:10 AM
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The seesaw economy continues unabated according to the National Association of Credit Management. Despite the fourth-best reading in the last 12 months, the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from NACM dropped to 54.6 in July from 56.1 the previous...
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August 01, 2017, 07:03 AM
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Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index experienced year-over-year revenue growth of 8.94% and earnings (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA) growth of 2.29% during the first...
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July 13, 2017, 07:18 AM
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The May 2017 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) increased to 137.0, up 9% from 125.4 in April 2017. Compared to May 2016, the SBLI is up 3% and it is at the highest level since June 2016.“Expansion by small businesses in May...
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July 11, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in June for the 90th consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves...
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July 10, 2017, 07:00 AM
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According to the June report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), the combined score reached a level as good as it has been in over a year, with a reading of 56.1. Favorable factors surged to...
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July 05, 2017, 07:10 AM
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Most executives of middle-market companies not only expect their business to experience disruption in the near future, but welcome it, according to Disruption in the Middle Market, a report released by Capital One Commercial Bank. However, this...
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June 28, 2017, 07:00 AM
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The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP (“RSM”) in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, reached a record high for the second consecutive quarter, indicating middle market business leaders remain extremely...
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June 21, 2017, 07:19 AM
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The U.S. economic expansion continues unfettered, according to a new report by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®. "Despite a significant amount of volatility in quarterly growth rates in the first half of the...
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June 20, 2017, 07:07 AM
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PayNet reports the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) increased for the third straight month to 120.1 in April 2017 from 118.7 in March 2017. Compared to March 2016 the CSBLI is up 1%. “This release was a shocker ” states William...
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June 16, 2017, 07:00 AM
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The April 2017 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) dropped to 123.1, down 8% percent from 133.7 in March 2017. Compared to April 2016, the SBLI is down 5% which is the third consecutive year-over-year decline. “This report was...
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June 02, 2017, 09:09 AM
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The May economic report from the National Association of Credit Management indicates a down month, keeping in line with the overall economy and a roller coaster pattern to the year. According to the May report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from...
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June 01, 2017, 07:10 AM
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Business executives are taking a more conservative view of what had been bullish optimism about both the U.S. economy and prospects for their own companies earlier this year, according to the second-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which polls...
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June 01, 2017, 07:06 AM
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The vast majority of surveyed Americans believe manufacturing plays a vital role in safeguarding U.S. economic prosperity and maintaining their quality of life, according to the 2017 Manufacturing Perceptions Survey from Deloitte and The...
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May 31, 2017, 07:06 AM
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The inaugural MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (Index), found that nearly two-thirds of small business owners are expecting revenue growth and looking to hire despite harboring concerns about the health of the national economy....
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May 30, 2017, 07:30 AM
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From the second quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey, results shows lender confidence on the U.S. economy in the long term continuing to deteriorate.The Q2 2017 survey continues the recent trend of lenders increasing...
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May 24, 2017, 07:18 AM
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Economic growth is expected to continue in the U.S. throughout the remainder of 2017, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their Spring 2017 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for the remainder of 2017 continue to be positive...
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May 23, 2017, 07:18 AM
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Optimism among business owners about the U.S. economy and the outlook for their own businesses has reached levels never-before seen in the 15-year history of the PNC Economic Outlook, a biannual telephone survey of small- and medium-sized business...
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May 08, 2017, 07:05 AM
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The March 2017 release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) continues to show small businesses cool towards real expansion as the Index increased just 4% to 134.0 from 128.9 in February 2017. The SBLI is down 1% from...
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May 05, 2017, 07:03 AM
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Business owners are more optimistic than any time in the eight year history of the U.S. Bank Small Business Annual Survey. Times are good and they're getting better, although there are still challenges ahead, according to the survey. Owners are...
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May 02, 2017, 08:12 AM
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Scores for the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) appear to have shaken off worrisome numbers from last month and settled on a generally upbeat tone, according to the National Association of Credit Management’s (NACM) April economic report.The combined...
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May 01, 2017, 07:22 AM
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Confidence in the U.S. economy among middle market companies has reached a new high in early 2017, according to the Q1 2017 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM). With nine in 10 middle market...
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April 27, 2017, 07:20 AM
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PayNet reports the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) fell 1% to 116.1 in February 2017 from 117.2 in January 2017. Compared to February 2016, the Index is down 7%.“While a down month for small businesses, at least we can see the...
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April 21, 2017, 07:08 AM
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The 12 Federal Reserve Banks issued the 2016 Small Business Credit Survey: Report on Employer Firms, which examines the results of an annual survey of business conditions and the credit environment faced by small business owners who have full- or...
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April 12, 2017, 07:08 AM
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Business optimism in the United States has surged to a record high of 80 percent, according to the latest Grant Thornton mid-market business survey, The International Business Report. This jump in optimism among mid-market decision-makers bodes well...
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April 10, 2017, 07:13 AM
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The results of a recent online survey conducted by Balboa Capital reveal small business owners are concerned about their ability to drive profits and secure growth capital, but are otherwise feeling optimistic about the future of their companies and...
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April 06, 2017, 06:38 AM
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The March economic report from the National Association of Credit Management shows scores still dominated by good numbers, but waning expectations maybe foreshadowing future results.The combined score dipped only slightly, from 55.4 to 54.3, despite...
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April 03, 2017, 07:05 AM
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PayNet conducted a recent study to project bank lending hot spots in 2017. According to the report, loan risk premiums should move up overall to reflect the higher projected default rates of 2.1% in 2017. PayNet’s data shows 2017 lending strategy...
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March 28, 2017, 07:05 AM
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The new political landscape has injected unprecedented confidence into the middle market, with 70% of executives saying they expect the economy to improve over the next six months -- compared to just 37% who said the same at the end of 2016. That's...
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March 22, 2017, 07:07 AM
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Prospects for the American economy are looking up, according to a new report by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®. "Even without a dose of fiscal stimulus, economic growth appears set to accelerate to 2.2% from...
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March 17, 2017, 07:19 AM
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Small business owners are the most optimistic they have been since the start of the Great Recession, according to the latest findings from the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted Feb. 6-10.In the quarterly small business survey, which...
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March 14, 2017, 07:21 AM
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A new survey from M&T Bank suggests that many middle market firms are looking forward to potential changes in economic policy under President Trump’s new administration and plan to increase capital spending this quarter as a result.According to the...
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March 10, 2017, 07:18 AM
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The Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) Foundation released its quarterly forecast, U.S. Industrial Outlook: Glimmers of Light. The forecast shows positive signs of global economic stability. Low interest rates and the...
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March 03, 2017, 07:10 AM
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The January 2017 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) rose a solid 4% in January over the same time last year. The 8% fall in the Index versus December reflects the seasonality of small business investment...
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March 01, 2017, 07:05 AM
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According to the January report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), the combined score changed only slightly, to 54 from 54.1 the previous month. The combined score for the favorable factors...
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February 02, 2017, 07:15 AM
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U.S. middle market companies reported an average revenue growth of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, capping off a strong year of overall growth, according to the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM). Combined with steady job gains...
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January 27, 2017, 07:11 AM
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Deloitte’s fourth quarter (4Q 2016) CFO Signals survey, which opened the day after the election on Nov. 9, 2016, reveals that all eyes are on the next U.S. administration, with 73 percent of surveyed chief financial officers expecting less...
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January 09, 2017, 07:03 AM
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According to the December report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), the combined score jumped from 52.9 to 54.1, the third-highest reading seen this year. The news was similarly positive in...
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January 05, 2017, 07:13 AM
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The November 2016 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) increased 8% to 129.9 in November 2016 from 119.8 in October 2016. Compared to November 2015, the index is up 2%, the first year-over-year increase since...
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January 04, 2017, 07:02 AM
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Chief financial officers (CFOs) attending Deloitte’s 20th annual CFO Vision™ anticipate slow global economic growth and somewhat less—or no significant change to—international trade for the US, according to polling data obtained from a sampling of...
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December 27, 2016, 07:12 AM
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Business executives reported a strong surge in optimism about prospects for the U.S. economy over the coming year, according to the American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) fourth quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief executive officers...
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December 19, 2016, 07:17 AM
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The American economy is back on track, but, with new leadership in Washington, the band of uncertainty around the forecasts has widened, according to a new report by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®. "A lot has...
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December 16, 2016, 07:14 AM
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Economic growth in the United States will continue in 2017, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2016 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations are for a continuation of the economic recovery that began in...
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December 12, 2016, 07:02 AM
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Small business owners are the most optimistic they have been since January 2008, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted Nov. 11-17. In the quarterly small business survey, which measures the optimism of small...
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December 09, 2016, 07:15 AM
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According to the November report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), the overall index score held close, albeit slightly lower (53.5 to 52.9), than it has been over the past few months....
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December 01, 2016, 07:02 AM
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Results of the inaugural Global Business Monitor by Bibby Financial Services (BFS) found that U.S. business decision makers (BDMs) are markedly more optimistic about the current state of the domestic economy than that of the global economy. 49...
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November 30, 2016, 07:13 AM
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Mid-market executives are more confident about future growth and are actively pursuing multi-faceted growth strategies in the coming year. These are some of the observations from Jeff Kilrea, Group Head and Managing Director, CIT Sponsor Finance, a...
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November 30, 2016, 07:10 AM
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in October for the 81st consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves...
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November 07, 2016, 07:06 AM
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The September 2016 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI), which is a leading economic indicator of GDP, decreased to 128.9 in September from 132.8 in August. Compared to the September 2015, the SBLI is down 7%...
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November 03, 2016, 07:10 AM
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According to the October report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), the numbers, though slightly lower, are an improvement over the last several months. “There was not the big jump seen in...
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November 01, 2016, 07:06 AM
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Middle-market executives remain generally optimistic about the strength of their businesses, with at least 80% foreseeing expansion and diversification over the next twelve months. Though a slight majority (55%) believes their local economy is strong...
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October 27, 2016, 07:10 AM
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PayNet, the premier provider of credit assessments on private companies reports the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) increased 4% to 123.2 in August 2016 from 118.8 in July 2016. That is the largest increase in the Index since...
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October 19, 2016, 07:05 AM
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Owners of small and mid-sized businesses are upbeat about the U.S. economy amid steady expectations for their sales and hiring during the next six months, according to the latest PNC Economic Outlook Survey findings. The fall findings of PNC's...
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October 11, 2016, 07:00 AM
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From the third quarter Phoenix Management “Lending Climate in America” Survey, results shows a shift on lenders outlook on the U.S. economy in both the near and long term.The 3Q 2016 survey results continue the trend towards more pessimism on longer...
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October 10, 2016, 07:14 AM
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Middle-market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index increased revenues by 4.62% and earnings (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or "EBITDA") declined by 0.66% during the first two months of the...
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October 10, 2016, 07:08 AM
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The August 2016 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI), which is a leading economic indicator of GDP, increased to 133.7 in August from 123.1 in July.This is the largest monthly increase in the SBLI since...
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October 04, 2016, 07:02 AM
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The September economic report from the National Association of Credit Management shows an improved combined overall score above 50.The September report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National Association of Credit Management (NACM)...
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October 03, 2016, 07:08 AM
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The American economy is doing better than the headlines suggest and should continue to add jobs at a steady pace, according to a new report by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®."Economic growth averaged just 1.0...
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September 23, 2016, 07:14 AM
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PayNet, the premier provider of risk management solutions and market insight to Canadian commercial lenders, reports the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) increased slightly from 118.4 in June 2016 to 118.7 in July 2016. Compared...
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September 22, 2016, 07:05 AM
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The most important international markets and opportunities for U.S. middle market companies lie within the Americas, according to a new report from the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM). This finding, detailed in the NCMM's "Winning in the...
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September 19, 2016, 07:14 AM
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U.S. economic growth has long been dependent on the health of America’s 28 million small businesses. According to a new survey, these businesses are gearing up for growth by investing financially in their businesses. The Small Business Growth Survey...
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September 13, 2016, 07:22 AM
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The growth of U.S. middle market firms (companies between $10 million and $1 billion in revenues) is outpacing the national average, with an 87% increase in number of firms, a 103% surge in employment, and a 100% rise in revenue since 2011, according...
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September 09, 2016, 07:09 AM
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Buoyed by higher profit growth expectations, business executives are predicting an increase in corporate expansion for the coming year, according to the third quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief...
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September 02, 2016, 07:11 AM
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The July 2016 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI), which is a leading economic indicator of GDP, decreased to 121.5 in July from 139.2 in June. Compared to the same month one year ago, the SBLI is down 16%...
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September 01, 2016, 07:03 AM
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Balboa Capital released the results of its Q2 2016 small business owner survey, and they indicate that while fewer SBOs reported revenue increases, many of them are feeling optimistic about their companies. The online survey, which was sent to a...
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August 18, 2016, 07:12 AM
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PayNet reports that the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) decreased 3% to 113.9 in June 2016 from 117.7 in May 2016. Compared to June 2015, the Index is down 16%. “Canadian businesses are clearly feeling pressure from the economic...
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August 17, 2016, 07:03 AM
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The June 2016 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI), which is a leading economic indicator of GDP, increased to 138.9 in June from 131.1 in May. Although this illustrates the largest monthly increase in the...
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August 04, 2016, 07:07 AM
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Small businesses and middle market companies in the U.S. are in growth mode, according to the American Express Business Growth Pulse. The survey found that ninety-two percent of middle market firms ($10M -$1B in revenues) and eighty percent of small...
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July 15, 2016, 07:17 AM
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Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow a sluggish 0.9 percent in 2016, according to the Q3 update to the 2016 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation...
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July 11, 2016, 07:15 AM
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The June economic report from NACM shows numbers still in the expansion zone, but at their weakest level for the calendar year.Amid returned deterioration in several industries, the June report of the Credit Managers’ Index (CMI) from the National...
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July 05, 2016, 07:04 AM
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The May 2016 data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI), which is a leading economic indicator of GDP, decreased in May 2016 for the third consecutive month to 128.6 from 129.5 in April 2016, a 1% decline. Compared...
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July 01, 2016, 07:00 AM
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The American economy is showing its resilience, bouncing back with gusto after a slow start to the year, according to a report by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®. "Consumers burst out of the gates in the second...
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June 27, 2016, 08:04 AM
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PayNet reports the PayNet Canadian Small Business Lending Index (CSBLI) decreased 3% from 121.7 in March 2016 to 117.5 in April 2016. Compared to April 2015, the Index is down 12% and is at the lowest point in the Index since February 2013. “This...
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June 15, 2016, 06:56 AM
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Despite comprising only 1% of the total number of commercially active firms in the country, middle market companies have led national job growth over the past five years, employing nearly 53 million workers – more than double the number employed by...
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