The optimism index climbed 2.4 points to 99.8, surpassing its 52-year average, while planned hiring jumped to its highest level since October 2022

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in June from 97.4, beating forecasts and crossing above its 50-year historical average of

The optimism index climbed 2.4 points to 99.8, surpassing its 52-year average, while planned hiring jumped to its highest level since October 2022