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NFIB small business economic trends
The Optimism Index rose 1 point in June to 91.5, the highest reading of this year. The last time it was higher was December 2023 when it reached 91.9. However, this is the 30th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The last time the Index was at or above the average of 98 was December 2021. Of the 10 index components, 4 increased, 1 decreased, and 5 were unchanged. Thirty-seven percent (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down 5 points from May. Thirty-one percent have openings for skilled workers (down 6 points) and 16 percent have openings ... (full story)