By Iain Gilbert
Date: Tuesday 11 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - The National Federation of Independent Business' small business optimism index rose to 99.8 in July, its strongest reading since last August, up from 97.4 in June and ahead of expectations.
Eight of the index's ten components improved, with hiring plans showing the biggest gain. Real sales expectations and...
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