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Small‑Business Optimism Nears Long‑Run Average as Inflation and Hiring Strains Persist

Persistent inflation pressures are constraining small firms' hiring and investment decisions.

NZ Confidence High as Pricing Pressures Reemerge, Putting RBNZ on Alert

JPMorgan Survey Finds Midsize Firms Cool on U.S. Economy but Confident in Their Own 2026 Prospects

Small-Business Optimism Ticks Higher in August on Brighter Sales Outlook