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NFIB Small Business Optimism Dipped Slightly to 98.7 in August
Washington, DC, September 8, 2026—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August to 98.7, just 1.1 points below July’s highest level since August 2025, but remaining above the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points to 89, remaining above the historical average of 68.READ FULL ARTICLE >
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