NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, three increased and seven decreased. Expected real sales volume was the only component with substantial chan
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