NFIB: Small Business Optimism Index increased in July

From the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): July 2017 Report: Small Business Optimism Index The Index of Small Business Optimism rose 1.6 points to 105.2 , preserving the surge in optimism that started the day after the election. Seven of the 10 Index components posted a gain, two declined, and one was unchanged. Since the recession, the Index peaked at 105.9 in January, just 0.7 points above the July reading. ... Small business owners reported an adjusted average employment change per firm of 0.21 workers per firm over the past few months, a solid performance.......(read more)

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