Economic Pulse

Six in ten believe that businesses should be allowed to reopen even if the pandemic is still not fully contained

Six in ten believe that businesses should be allowed to reopen even if the pandemic is still not fully contained

Outlook remains weaker now than it was before the pandemic

The MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows small businesses recognize slight improvements to the U.S. economy, though they show increasing caution and diminished enthusiasm about the economic climate.

Just over half expect the economy to recover quickly post-COVID

However, expectations of a speedy post-COVID economic recovery are fading

Belief that the economy will recover quickly post-pandemic rebounds

Only half think economy will recover quickly once restrictions are relaxed

Sentiment holds below pre-pandemic levels