inflation

Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher

Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months deteriorated seven points.

September 13, 2023

At one year mark, Sewell celebrates Inflation Reduction Act

Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to vote in favor of the bill.

August 17, 2023

Small business optimism up slightly, but inflation, labor quality still challenging

NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.6 points in June to 91.0 but remains lower than average.

July 12, 2023

Small business survey: Inflation surpasses labor as No. 1 concern

Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem.

June 14, 2023

Labor quality surpasses inflation as No. 1 problem facing small business

Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place at 23 percent.

May 10, 2023

Sen. Katie Britt questions Jared Bernstein on inflation

Britt made the case that Dr. Bernstein simply wants to double down on policies that have fueled inflation.

April 19, 2023

Small business optimism declines in March

Inflation and labor quality are the leading small business operating problems.

April 12, 2023

Report: Inflation eases slightly on Main Street but remains top business problem

Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December.

February 15, 2023

Small business optimism drops, expectations for business conditions worsen

Inflation remains the single most important business problem with 32 percent of owners reporting it as their top problem.

January 11, 2023