NFIB: Small Business Optimism Index increased in May

Earlier from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): Small Business Optimism Rises Modestly in May The Index of Small Business Optimism rose two tenths of a point in May to 93.8 ... according to the National Federation of Independent Business' (NFIB) monthly economic survey released today. ... Fifty-six percent reported hiring or trying to hire (up 3 points), but 48 percent reported few or no qualified applicants for the positions they were trying to fill. Hiring activity increased substantially , but apparently the "failure rate" also rose as more owners found it hard to......(read more)

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