NFIB Small Business Optimism Index

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National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) compiles the Small Business Optimism Index each month by surveying its members with the following 10 questions:

Plans to Increase Employment
Plans to Make Capital Outlays
Plans to Increase Inventories
Expect Economy to Improve
Expect Real Sales Higher
Current Inventory
Current Job Openings
Expected Credit Conditions
Now a Good Time to Expand
Earnings Trend

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