Economics
This Small Business Survey Shows a More Optimistic Picture Than Other Measures
The Thumbtack survey has anticipated moves in other indexes
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The Thumbtack Small Business Sentiment Index continued on an upward trajectory during the first quarter, suggesting that the small-business sector may be performing better than some analysts had assumed. This trend contradicts the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, which declined sharply during the first quarter.
Thumbtack & NFIB Surveys