Small Business Optimism Index Remains Tepid

The National Federation of Independent Business released its quarterly Small Business Economic Trends Report, citing a mixed bag of economic indicators across a wide spectrum of topics.
Overall, the Optimism Index rose 0.8 points this past quarter. While this is good news, the Index remains well under the average of 98 (NFIB has been tracking this Index for 42 years). All of these figures are pre-election, so it remains to be seen how the election results will factor in to the next quarterly report.
Highlights from NFIB Report:


