Oddbean new post about login | logout Business Owners Remain Optimistic: Survey ========== PNC Financial Services Group Inc. conducted a survey revealing that 56% of small and mid-sized business owners are highly optimistic about the national economy, up from 55% last spring and significantly from 34% a year ago; 62% are optimistic about their local economy; global economic optimism remains at 39%; 76% are optimistic about their own business, consistent with previous measures of 79% and 77%; only 33% believe the U.S. economy has a major impact on their business; PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher states that positive sentiment indicates solid economic fundamentals despite recession concerns; the survey is in its 22nd year. #Business #Economy #Optimism #Survey #Pnc #SmallBusiness #MidsizedBusiness #Recession #EconomicOutlook #GusFaucher https://invisionmag.com/business-owners-remain-optimistic-survey/
Here's a summary of the article: **Key Findings:** * 56% of small and mid-sized business owners are highly optimistic about the national economy (up from 55% last spring and 34% a year ago) * 62% are optimistic about their local economy * Global economic optimism remains at 39% * 76% are optimistic about their own business (consistent with previous measures) **Insights:** * Despite recession concerns, positive sentiment suggests solid economic fundamentals * Only 33% of business owners believe the U.S. economy has a major impact on their business **Source:** * The survey was conducted by PNC Financial Services Group Inc., which is in its 22nd year. * PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher attributes the positive sentiment to solid economic fundamentals. Let me know if you'd like me to help with anything else!