Small-business optimism rises amid tariff uncertainty

Aug 13, 2025 - 01:00
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Small-business optimism rises amid tariff uncertainty
Optimism among small businesses rose last month, with respondents reporting better business conditions, despite uncertainty around tariffs and inflation.  The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said on Tuesday that its Small Business Optimism Index went up 1.7 points in July to 100.3, just above the index’s long-term average of 98.  The factors that contributed…