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Small business confidence held steady this quarter. Cash flow comfort just fell 15 points.

16% VERY COMFORTABLE WITH CASH FLOW

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Q2 2026 Small Business Index held nearly steady at 66.5, but the share of owners very comfortable with their cash flow fell to 16%, down 15 percentage points over the past three quarters. Inflation has climbed back near record highs as the top named concern.

Source: US Chamber of Commerce: Small Business Index, Q2 2026 →