Small Business Optimism

August 11, 2026 . Small business optimism rose 2.4 points in July to 99.8 after having risen 2.1 points in June to 97.4 after declining 0.6 point in May. The index level is just a shade below its 40-year average rate of 98.0 which is regarded as the breakeven point for this series. NFIB Chief [ ]