International Economic

US small business optimism index slips to 97.9 in September

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - The National Federation of Independent Business' small business optimism index slipped 0.8 points in September to 97.9, falling just below its long‑term average, while the uncertainty index edged up to 90, remaining well above historic norms.
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