NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small business optimism declines in September

Index falls two points; Remains above 52-year averageThe NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98.The Uncertainty Index rose 7 points from August to 100, the fourthhighest reading in over 51 years.“Optimism among small business owner...

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