Latest data released by NFIB - 8 December 2020

US small business optimism fell by the most in seven months, as the resurgence in the virus across the country is seen weighing on sentiment. Six of the ten sub-indexes declined last month and that points to some pessimism in business conditions overall.

The election outcome was also seen as a factor, with NFIB noting that "there was clearly a disappointment for some small business owners".