The National Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Optimism Index was basically unchanged from August to September gaining 0.2 points. The index remains well below the 42 year average.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism was basically unchanged in September, rising only 0.2 points, this after an August gain of 0.5 points. The Index remains stuck at a below average reading of 96.1. According to the NFIB, owners didn’t seem to be overly concerned about the antics of the stock market, as optimism did not fall. However financial markets did not offer any encouragement
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