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US Small-Business Optimism Advances to Highest in Eight Months
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US small-business sentiment rose in July to an eight-month high amid a broader upswing in optimism about the outlook for the economy.
An index maintained by the National Federation of Independent Business rose by 0.9 point to 91.9, the group said Tuesday. The share of small-business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months rose to the highest level since August 2021.