Small business optimism slips further as sales outlook weakens

U.S. small business optimism slipped again in February as owners grew more cautious about future sales and broader economic conditions, Bloomberg writes.  The National Federation of Independent Business’ optimism index edged down to 98.8, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and reflecting softening expectations across several key indicators. A major drag on sentiment was the […]

Mar 10, 2026 - 17:00
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U.S. small business optimism slipped again in February as owners grew more cautious about future sales and broader economic conditions, Bloomberg writes.  The National Federation of Independent Business’ optimism index edged down to 98.8, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and reflecting softening expectations across several key indicators. A major drag on sentiment was the […]

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