US small businesses pull back on investment: Only 16% plan CapEx in March, lowest since 2009
Published on: April 21, 2026, 1:40 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
US small businesses are becoming careful with money and reducing new investments. Many are facing rising costs, hiring issues, and uncertainty about the future. Even though profits are still stable, companies are choosing to save cash instead of expanding. This situation is creating concerns about slower growth and possible economic slowdown in the small business sector across the country right now.
