State of Business Sentiment: 2025 Beyond Business Report Update

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Explore the latest business owner sentiment and economic outlook in our State of Business Sentiment update. Building on key findings from our 2025 Beyond Business Report  and new research from Barlow Research Associates, Inc.†, this update highlights how shifting macroeconomic trends and trade policies are impacting growth strategies, confidence levels, and risk perceptions among small and middle market businesses. Chief Economist Olu Omodunbi, PhD, analyzes the key economic drivers influencing business sentiment—offering insights to help business owners plan for what’s next.

State of Business Sentiment

2025 Beyond Business Report Update

Are business owners feeling the same way as you do? Learn what small and middle market business owners are saying in our sentiment update featuring economic commentary from Chief Economist Olu Omodunbi, PhD.
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† Barlow Research Associates, Inc. 2025. “Business Sentiment Tracking Study: First Quarter 2025.” May 2025.

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