Survey Shows Small Business Optimism Eases In October

By Ethan Faverino | The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 points. Despite the small decline, it remains above its 52-year historical average of 98. In a positive sign, the Uncertainty index dropped 12 points to 88, marking the lowest level this year. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said,