February 8, 2022

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index (January 2022)

- Index    97.1. Previous was 98.9. 

This is a survey index from National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) of its members. This is important because it is small businesses which create most jobs.

Details:  https://www.nfib.com/content/press-release/economy/new-nfib-survey-inflation-continues-impact-on-small-businesses/

 

Trade Deficit  (December 2021)

- Deficit $80.7 billion.  Previous was $79.3 billion.

This is a component of 4thQ GDP.

Source:  BEA  Details:  https://www.bea.gov/data/intl-trade-investment/international-trade-goods-and-services

 

Redbook Chain Store Sales (week ended 2/5/2022)

- Chain Store Sales year/year 13.3. Previous was 15.8%.

Source: Redbook Research Inc.