NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
· Texas Border Business
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 2.4 points in July, reaching 99.8, surpassing its 52-year average of 98.0. This is the highest level since August 2025, with eight of the ten components showing improvement. Notably, hiring plans saw significant growth, with 36% of small business owners reporting unfilled job openings, the highest since June 2025. The Uncertainty Index also rose to 91, indicating concerns about expansion and capital investments. Despite elevated uncertainty, small business owners remain cautiously optimistic about future conditions, with plans for job creation and capital expenditures on the rise.
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