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Small-business confidence experiences slight gain

Small-business confidence rose 0.8 points in September, which put an end to the six-month decline, according to the National Federation of Independent Business newest Index.

By Amanda McGrory-Dixon | Updated on October 14, 2011

Small-business confidence rose 0.8 points in September, which put an end to the six-month decline, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ newest Index.

Despite the gain, NFIB’s Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg believes there is not much among the 10 Index components that can be considered “positive.” While reports of owners anticipating real sales to increase were higher in September, they were still negative. Owners expecting improved business conditions in six months slightly grew, though this reading also remained negative. 

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