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U.S. Small Business Confidence Hits Lowest Since October 2024 Amid Economic Concerns
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped to 95.3 in May, marking its lowest point since October 2024. Declining expectations for future business conditions and expansion plans highlight increasing caution among U.S. small businesses.
Date:
21.06.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
Quotes
| Instrument | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 1.147500 | +0.14941% |
| GBPUSD | 1.323130 | +0.20914% |
| USDJPY | 161.275000 | -0.045244% |
| XAUUSD | 4156.546240 | -1.24611% |
| USDCAD | 1.416620 | +0.20873% |
| NZDUSD | 0.574220 | -0.20549% |
| USDCHF | 0.806400 | +0.30849% |
| AUDUSD | 0.701560 | +0.053832% |
| EURGBP | 0.867260 | -0.056216% |
| EURJPY | 185.082580 | +0.070603% |
| GBPJPY | 213.675210 | +0.3203% |
| AUDJPY | 113.186190 | +0.016958% |
| CADJPY | 113.939000 | -0.16823% |
| CHFJPY | 200.040010 | -0.27996% |
| NZDJPY | 92.618320 | -0.17534% |
| GBPCHF | 1.067640 | +0.52255% |
| EURCHF | 0.926250 | +0.46676% |
| USDMXN | 17.309000 | -0.18741% |
| USDZAR | 16.390000 | -0.065241% |
| USDTRY | 46.442400 | +0.038342% |
| USDRUB | 73.485000 | +0.22381% |
| USDSEK | 9.587190 | +0.26196% |
| USDCNY | 6.768100 | -4.0E-6% |
Upcoming Important Events
| Time | Country | Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.06.2026 | ||||
| 12:30 | 🇨🇦 | Inflation Rate YoY (May) | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| 23.06.2026 | ||||
| 07:30 | 🇩🇪 | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jun) | 50 | 50.1 |
| 08:30 | 🇬🇧 | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jun) | 53.6 | 53.9 |
| 08:30 | 🇬🇧 | S&P Global Services PMI (Jun) | 50 | 49.3 |
| 24.06.2026 | ||||
| 08:00 | 🇩🇪 | Ifo Business Climate (Jun) | 85.6 | 84.9 |
| 25.06.2026 | ||||
| 06:00 | 🇩🇪 | Consumer Confidence (Jul) | -28 | -29.8 |
| 12:30 | 🇺🇸 | Core PCE Price Index MoM (May) | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| 12:30 | 🇺🇸 | Durable Goods Orders MoM (May) | -4.7 | 7.9 |
| 12:30 | 🇺🇸 | Personal Income MoM (May) | 0.4 | 0 |