US NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Show Sharp Decline in Optimism Index
Tuesday, 10 September 2024, 04:00
US NFIB Small Business Economic Trends
In the latest report, the US NFIB small business economic trends indicate a troubling decline. The Optimism Index has decreased significantly, dropping by 2.5 points to reach 91.2 in August.
Long-term Implications
- This decline has erased all of the gains from July.
- It represents the 32nd consecutive month that the index has remained below the 50-year average of 98.
Small businesses are facing persistent challenges, impacting their economic outlook.
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