US Small Business Sentiment Deteriorates
- Posted on September 8, 2026
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US Small Business Sentiment Deteriorates
The US NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell to 98.7 in August 2026 from 99.8 in July and below forecasts of 99.3.Actual sales worsened, with a net negative 9% of owners reporting higher nominal sales in the past three months, the lowest since November 2025.Reports of inflation as the single most…