US December small business optimism index 89.8 vs 91.9 prior | Forexlive

• Prior 91.9

The index falls to a six-month low in December, as inflation and worker shortages remain major impediments for business owners. Of note, it was the twelfth month running that the index holds below the 49-year average of 98. Looking at the details, roughly 32% of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem – unchanged since November.