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US small business confidence slips

Owners grow more cautious about conditions in months ahead
Small-business owners reported softer sales and a weaker outlook in August, according to NFIB's monthly survey. Shown are shoppers in East Hampton, New York. (Getty Images)
Small-business owners reported softer sales and a weaker outlook in August, according to NFIB's monthly survey. Shown are shoppers in East Hampton, New York. (Getty Images)
CoStar News
September 8, 2026 | 5:54 P.M.

Confidence among small businesses pulled back in August as owners grew less optimistic about business conditions over the next six months.

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