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NFIB: The Index rose significantly in September

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism which shows that the sentiment is improving, including growth in hiring and earnings.

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Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism that shows a reluctance to commit capital investment right now, likely owing to uncertainty about the near-term economic conditions.
Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to compare notes on the NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism findings with the polling Jim does, both showing that the greatest challenge for business owners is finding qualified employees to work.
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