April Small Business Sales Improved from March, Though Consumers Continue to Trim Discretionary Spending
1. Fiserv's Small Business Index rose to 151 in April 2025. 2. Consumers are shifting toward essential spending amid economic changes.
1. Fiserv's Small Business Index rose to 151 in April 2025. 2. Consumers are shifting toward essential spending amid economic changes.
An increase in the Small Business Index suggests improved consumer confidence and spending, historically linked to positive impacts on payments firms like Fiserv, which tend to benefit from higher transaction volumes during such periods.
The increase in the Small Business Index is a positive signal for Fiserv's businesses, likely influencing stock performance in the near term driven by consumer behavior changes.
The immediate shift in consumer behavior, especially during National Small Business Week, suggests rapid impact but may normalize soon after.