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Inflation Eases Slightly on Main Street but Remains Top Business Problem
Inflation Eases Slightly on Main Street but Remains Top Business Problem
February 14, 2023
Inflation Eases Slightly on Main Street but Remains Top Business Problem
- Forty-five percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, up four points from December, remaining historically very high.
- The net percent of owners raising average selling prices decreased one point to a net 42% seasonally adjusted, too high for 2% target.
- The net percent of owners who expect real sales to be higher worsened four points from December to a net negative 14%.
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