Graph and download economic data for Index of American Business Activity for United States (M12007USM511SNBR) from Jan 1919 to Sep 1940 about business, indexes, and USA.

In the second quarter of 2024, 61 percent of surveyed small business owners indicated that the health of their business was in good shape. A further 24 percent of respondents said the health of their business was about average. At the end of 2019, small businesses in "very good" health peaked at 43 percent. By the end of 2020, this number fell to 25 percent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This survey shows the Wells Fargo / Gallup U.S. Small Business Index from 2011 to 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the small business index score was 72, an increase of 12 points from the third quarter of 2020, but a significant decrease from the first quarter of 2020, when the index had a value of 132.

Graph and download economic data for Ease of doing business index for the United States (ICBUSEASEXQUSA) from 2019 to 2019 about ease, business, indexes, and USA.

In August 2024, the U.S. Small Business Optimism Index amounted to 91.2. This is a slight decrease from a value of 93.7 in the previous month. The index consists of 10 indicators derived from questions addressing small business owners: Plans to create employment; plans to make capital outlays; plans to increase inventories; expect economy to improve; expect real sales higher; current inventory; current job openings; expected credit conditions; now a good time to expand; earnings trends.

Small Business Sentiment in the United States increased to 51.67 in February from 49.03 in January of 2015. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - US Small Business Health Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Researchers claim that the Ease of Doing Business (EDBI) is an index that represents only one facet of the conditions of the business environment because the data is collected from companies of a certain size and city. When considering the problem of the representativeness of the EDBI, researchers assume that all the variables in the index vary according to the size of the company or city. In fact, many EDBI variables vary according to the size of the company or city e.g. variables related to public bureaucracy and which are measured by the time and the number of procedures required to do business (World Bank 2018). However, another part of the EDBI variables fits into the classic definition of Transaction Costs. That is, non-operating costs present in all transactions and which resemble transport fees or taxes. Among the EDBI variables, seventeen variables fit this definition because they are precisely taxes and fees regulated by governments that affect companies across the economy (World Bank 2018). This data set is used to create a new index to better represent the conditions of the countries' business environment. The data from twenty countries of Latin America (LA) are retrieved from the World DataBank database (World Bank 2020), which excludes Cuba due to the unavailability of the data.

The selected variables were weighted according to the opinion of ten experts. The evaluation data of these specialists, as well as the calculations used to find the weights are also available.

NFIB Business Optimism Index in the United States decreased to 98.20 points in October from 98.80 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Nfib Business Optimism Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides values for EASE OF DOING BUSINESS INDEX 1 MOST BUSINESS reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In December 2024, the Business Confidence Index (BCI) of the United States stood at *****. This is a slight decrease from the previous month, confirming a general downward trend that began at the end of 2021. The BCI is an indicator for the confidence of businesses regarding production developments, and the movement of finished goods. A BCI value above *** indicates an increase in business confidence and potential growth in economic activity. A value below *** indicates potential decreases in business performance in the future.

SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Cost of Labor data was reported at 11.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.000 % for Feb 2025. SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Cost of Labor data is updated monthly, averaging 8.000 % from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 4.000 % in Mar 2015. SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: Cost of Labor data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Federation of Independent Business. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S042: NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

In October 2024, the value of the Services Business Activity Index in the United States stood at ****. An index value above ** percent indicates a positive development in the service sector business activities, whereas a value below ** percent indicates a negative situation.

The NFIB Business Optimism Index is a monthly survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business that measures the economic outlook and sentiment of small business owners in the USA.

Graph and download economic data for Ease of doing business index: All Income Levels for Latin America and Caribbean (ICBUSEASEXQLCN) from 2015 to 2016 about Caribbean Economies, ease, Latin America, business, income, and indexes.

The NFIB Business Optimism Index is a monthly survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business that measures the economic outlook and sentiment of small business owners in the USA.-2025-09-09

The United States is ranked 6 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of the United States improved to 6 in 2019 from 8 in 2018. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in the United States.

This statistic shows the state business tax climate index of the federal states in the United States in 2025. The State Tax Business Climate Index is a measure of how each state's tax law affect economic performance. In 2025, the states of South Dakota and Wyoming ranked *** both with the score of ****, which indicates that it has the best business climate in the United States. In contrast to that, New York has the worst business climate with the score of ****.

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Displays a representation of where all the surveyed businesses across York Region are located. This data is collected through the Region’s annual comprehensive employment survey and each record contains employment and business contact information about each business with the exception of home and farm-based businesses. Home-based businesses are not included as they are distributed throughout residential communities within the Region and are difficult to survey. Employment data for farm-based businesses are collected through the Census of Agriculture conducted by Statistics Canada, and are not included in the York Region Employment Survey dataset.Update Frequency: Not PlannedDate Created: 17/03/2023Date Modified: 17/03/2023Metadata Date: 17/03/2023Citation Contacts: York Region, Long Range Planning Attribute Definitions BUSINESSID: Unique key to identify a business.NAME: The common business name used in everyday transactions. FULL_ADDRESS: Full street address of the physical address. (This field concatenates the following fields: Street Number, Street Name, Street Type, Street Direction)STREET_NUM: Street number of the physical addressSTREET_NAME: Street name of the physical addressSTREET_TYPE: Street type of the physical addressSTREET_DIR: Street direction of the physical addressUNIT_NUM: Unit number of the physical addressCOMMUNITY: Community name where the business is physically locatedMUNICIPALITY: Municipality where the business is physically locatedPOST_CODE: Postal code corresponding to the physical street addressEMPLOYEE_RANGE: The numerical range of employees working in a given firm. PRIM_NAICS, PRIM_NAICS_DESC: The Primary 5-digit NAIC code defines the main business activity that occurs at that particular physical business location.SEC_NAICS, SEC_NAICS_DESC: If there is more than one business activity occurring at a particular business location (that is substantially different from the primary business activity), then a secondary NAIC is assigned.PRIM_BUS_CLUSTER, SEC_BUS_CLUSTER: A business cluster is defined as a geographic concentration of interconnected businesses and institutions in a common industry that both compete and cooperate. As defined by York Region, this field indicates the primary business cluster that this business belongs to.BUS_ACTIVITY_DESC: This is a comment box with a detailed text description of the business activity. TRAFFIC_ZONE: Specifies the traffic zone in which the business is located. MANUFACTURER: Indicates whether or not the business manufactures at the physical business location. CAN_HEADOFFICE: The business at this location is considered the Canadian head office.HEADOFFICEPROVSTATE: Indicates which state or province the head office is located if the head office is located in Canada (outside of Ontario) or in the United StatesHEADOFFICECOUNTRY: Indicates which country the head office is locatedYR_CURRENTLOC: Indicates the year that the business moved into its current address.MAIL_FULL_ADDRESS: The mailing address is the address through which a business receives postal service. This may or may not be the same as the physical street address.MAIL_STREET_NUM, MAIL_STREET_NAME, MAIL_STREET_TYPE, MAIL_STREET_DIR, MAIL_UNIT_NUM, MAIL_COMMUNITY, MAIL_MUNICIPALITY, MAIL_PROVINCE, MAIL_COUNTRY, MAIL_POST_CODE, MAIL_POBOX: Mailing address fields are similar to street address fields and in most cases will be the same as the Street Address. Some examples where the two addresses might not be the same include, multiple location businesses, home-based businesses, or when a business receives mail through a P.O. Box.WEBSITE: The General/Main business website.GEN_BUS_EMAIL: The general/main business e-mail address for that location.PHONE_NO: The general/main phone number for the business location.PHONE_EXT: The extension (if any) for the general/main business phone number.LAST_SURVEYED: The date the record was last surveyedLAST_UPDATED: The date the record was last updatedUPDATEMETHOD: Displays how the business was last updated, based on a predetermined list.X_COORD, Y_COORD: The x,y coordinates of the surveyed business location Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many businesses are included in the 2022 York Region Business Directory? The 2022 York Region Business Directory contains just over 34,000 business listings. In the past, businesses were annually surveyed, either in person or by telephone to improve the accuracy of the directory. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a survey was not complete in 2020 and 2021. The Region may return to annual surveying in future years, however the next employment survey will be in 2024. This listing also includes home-based businesses that participated in the 2022 employment survey. What is a NAIC code?The North American Industrial Classification (NAIC) coding system is a hierarchical classification system developed in Canada, Mexico and the United States. It was developed to allow for the comparison of business and employment information across a variety of industry categories. The NAICS has a hierarchical structure, designed as follows: Two-digits = sector (e.g., 31-33 contain the Manufacturing sectors) Three-digits = subsector (e.g., 336 = Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) Four-digits = industry group (e.g., 3361 = Motor Vehicle Manufacturing) Five-digits = industry (e.g., 33611 = Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing) For more information on the NAIC coding system click here How do I add or update my business information in the York Region Business Directory? To add or update your business information, please select one of the following methods: • Email: Please email businessdirectory@york.ca to request to be added to the Business Directory.• Online: Go to www.york.ca/employmentsurvey and participate in the employment survey - note, this will only be active in 2024 when the Region performs its next employment surveyThere is no charge for obtaining a basic listing of your business in the York Region Business Directory. How up-to-date is the information?This directory is based on the 2022 York Region Employment Survey, a survey of businesses which attempts to gather information from all businesses across York Region. In instances where we were unable to gather information, the most recent data was used. Farm-based businesses have not been included in the survey and home-based businesses that participated in the 2022 survey are included in the dataset. The date that the business listing was last updated is located in the LastUpdate column in the attached spreadsheet. Are different versions of the York Region Business Directory available?Yes, the directory is available in two online formats:• An interactive, map-based directory searchable by company name, street address, municipality and industry sector.• The entire dataset in downloadable Microsoft Excel format via York Region's Open Data Portal. This version of the York Region Business Directory 2022 is offered free of charge. The Directory allows for the detailed analysis of business and employment trends, as well as the construction of targeted contact lists. To view the map-based directory and dataset, go to:2022 Business Directory - Map Is there any analysis of business and employment trends in York Region?Yes. The "2022 Employment and Industry Report" contains information on employment trends in York Region and is based on results from the employment survey. please visit www.york.ca/york-region/plans-reports-and-strategies/employment-and-industry-report to view the report. What other resources are available for York Region businesses?York Region offers an export advisory service and a number of other business development programs and seminars for interested individuals.For details, consult the York Region Economic Strategy Branch. Who do I contact to obtain more information about the Directory?For more information on the York Region Business Directory, contact the Planning and Economic Development Branch at:businessdirectory@york.ca.

U.S. Economic and Financial Dataset

Dataset Description

This dataset combines historical U.S. economic and financial indicators, spanning the last 50 years, to facilitate time series analysis and uncover patterns in macroeconomic trends. It is designed for exploring relationships between interest rates, inflation, economic growth, stock market performance, and industrial production.

Key Features

• Frequency: Monthly
• Time Period: Last 50 years from Nov-24
• Sources:
  • Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
  • Yahoo Finance

Dataset Feature Description

1. Interest Rate (Interest_Rate):

   • The effective federal funds rate, representing the interest rate at which depository institutions trade federal funds overnight.

2. Inflation (Inflation):

   • The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, an indicator of inflation trends.

3. GDP (GDP):

   • Real GDP measures the inflation-adjusted value of goods and services produced in the U.S.

4. Unemployment Rate (Unemployment):

   • The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking work.

5. Stock Market Performance (S&P500):

   • Monthly average of the adjusted close price, representing stock market trends.

6. Industrial Production (Ind_Prod):

   • A measure of real output in the industrial sector, including manufacturing, mining, and utilities.

Dataset Statistics

1. Total Entries: 599
2. Columns: 6
3. Memory usage: 37.54 kB
4. Data types: float64

Feature Overview

• Columns:
  • Interest_Rate: Monthly Federal Funds Rate (%)
  • Inflation: CPI (All Urban Consumers, Index)
  • GDP: Real GDP (Billions of Chained 2012 Dollars)
  • Unemployment: Unemployment Rate (%)
  • Ind_Prod: Industrial Production Index (2017=100)
  • S&P500: Monthly Average of S&P 500 Adjusted Close Prices

Executive Summary

This project explores the interconnected dynamics of key macroeconomic indicators and financial market trends over the past 50 years, leveraging data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) and Yahoo Finance. The dataset integrates critical variables such as the Federal Funds Rate, Inflation (CPI), Real GDP, Unemployment Rate, Industrial Production, and the S&P 500 Index, providing a holistic view of the U.S. economy and financial markets.

The analysis focuses on uncovering relationships between these variables through time-series visualization, correlation analysis, and trend decomposition. Key findings are included in the Insights section. This project serves as a robust resource for understanding long-term economic trends, policy impacts, and market behavior. It is particularly valuable for students, researchers, policymakers, and financial analysts seeking to connect macroeconomic theory with real-world data.

Potential Use Cases

• Economic Analysis: Examine relationships between interest rates, inflation, GDP, and unemployment.
• Stock Market Prediction: Study how macroeconomic indicators influence stock market trends.
• Time Series Modeling: Perform ARIMA, VAR, or other models to forecast economic trends.
• Cyclic Pattern Analysis: Identify how economic shocks and recoveries impact key indicators.

Snap of Power Analysis

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To ensure sufficient power, the dataset covers last 50 years of monthly data i.e., around 600 entries.

Key Insights derived through EDA, time-series visualization, correlation analysis, and trend decomposition

• Interest Rate and Inflation Dynamics: The interest Rate and inflation exhibit an inverse relationship, especially during periods of aggressive monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.
• Economic Growth and Market Performance: GDP growth and the S&P 500 Index show a positive correlation, reflecting how market performance often aligns with overall economic health.
• Labor Market and Industrial Output: Unemployment and industrial production demonstrate a strong inverse relationship. Higher industrial output is typically associated with lower unemployment
• Market Behavior During Economic Shocks: The S&P 500 experienced sharp declines during significant crises, such as the 2008 financial crash and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. These events also triggered increased unemployment and contractions in GDP, highlighting the interplay between markets and the broader economy.
• Correlation Highlights: S&P 500 and GDP have a strong positive correlation. Interest rates negatively correlate with GDP and inflation, reflecting monetary policy impacts. Unemployment is negatively correlated with industrial production but positively correlated with interest rates.

Link to GitHub Repo

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