NFIB: Small Business Optimism Index decreased in September

From the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): Small Business Optimism Slides in September, Expected business conditions tumble in NFIB Optimism Index The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism tumbled in September from 105.3 to 103 led by a steep drop in sales expectations, not just in hurricane-affected states, but across the country . "The temptation is to blame the decline on the hurricanes in Texas and Florida, but that is not consistent with our data," said Juanita Duggan, NFIB President and CEO. "Small business owners across the country were measurably less enthusiastic......(read more)

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