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US Small Business Optimism Index drops to 100.7 in Feb
US’ NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.1 points to 100.7 in February, with economic outlook concerns rising and uncertainty reaching 104. Labour quality surpassed inflation as the top issue, with 38 per cent reporting unfilled job openings. Net 32 per cent raised prices, while profit trends remained weak. Loan accessibility improved slightly, but uncertainty and inflation pressures persist.
US’ NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.1 points to 100.7 in February, with economic outlook concerns rising and uncertainty reaching 104.
Labour quality surpassed inflation as the top issue, with 38 per cent reporting unfilled job openings.
Net 32 per cent raised prices, while profit trends remained weak.
Loan accessibility improved slightly, but uncertainty and inflation pressures persist.
