美国小企业的乐观情绪在11月有所上升,销售强劲和价格上扬助长了这种乐观情绪,但是对雇用和支出的关切依然存在。 U.S. small business optimism edged up in November, fueled by stronger sales and price hikes, but hiring and spending concerns persist.

美国小企业的乐观情绪在11月略有上升,达到99.0,高于预期和52年的平均水平,其驱动因素是销售预期提高和企业创下创纪录的13个百分点的涨幅,将价格提高到净额34%,这是2023年3月以来的最高水平。 U.S. small business optimism rose slightly in November to 99.0, above expectations and the 52-year average, driven by stronger sales expectations and a record 13-point surge in businesses raising prices to a net 34%, the highest since March 2023. 尽管雇用意图有所改善,收入前景也有所提高,但劳动质量仍然是21%所有者最关心的问题,资本支出的不确定性增加。 Despite improved hiring intentions and a rise in earnings outlook, labor quality remained the top concern for 21% of owners, and uncertainty about capital spending increased. 净15%的人预期商业条件会更好,自1月以来下降32个百分点,反映出经济持续谨慎。 A net 15% expect better business conditions, a 32-point drop since January, reflecting ongoing economic caution.