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Market Demand Trends

FI · 2026-09-03 · Importance 22 · Surprise 32

Fiserv’s Small Business Index remained at 145 in August 2026, marking the third consecutive month at that level and a two-point year-over-year increase. U.S. small-business dollar volume increased, while transaction counts declined for the tenth consecutive month, indicating consumers are spending more per visit but visiting less frequently. Gas stations and building-materials businesses were the only retail sectors to grow month over month, with gas stations and fuel dealers posting a 15.1% year-over-year increase in their index reading.

Key facts

• FI reported gas stations and fuel dealers experienced a 15.1% year-over-year increase in their index reading. source
• FI reported that gas stations and building materials were the only retail sectors showing growth from July. source
• FI's Small Business Index showed a year-over-year increase of two points in August. source
• FI's Small Business Index remained flat in August at 145. source
• FI's Small Business Index was at the same level for the third consecutive month in August. source
• FI published the Fiserv Small Business Index for August 2026 on Sept. 03, 2026. source