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The Small Business Optimism Index in the US decreased by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, reflecting declining confidence among small-business owners amid rising costs. Additionally, 29% of these owners reported having unfilled positions, the lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Small Business Optimism Index in the US decreased by 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, reflecting declining confidence among small-business owners amid rising costs. Additionally, 29% of these owners reported having unfilled positions, the lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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‘Every time you turn around, there’s a new price increase’: US small-business optimism plummets
US Small-Business Optimism Declines Amid Rising Costs