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US small business confidence hits one-year high
Small business confidence in the United States increased significantly in July, reaching 99.8 points, the highest level since August 2025, surpassing the historic average of 98 points. This boost was driven by optimism among companies regarding expanding hiring and increasing capital expenditures. Despite rising uncertainty to 91 points, companies continued to expect an improvement in business conditions, with inflationary pressures easing as the percentage of firms raising their prices fell to 31%, and their outlook for raising prices in the coming months decreased to 28%. Concerns about inflation as a major obstacle have also diminished.
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