The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) Small Business Optimism Index fell 1 point in September to 99.1.
Labor shortages and inflation continue to impact business operations, as more than half of small businesses report having job openings they can’t fill, according to the NFIB. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased 5 points to a net -33 percent.
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