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NFIB Business Optimism Index (Aug) 98.7 vs. Exp. 99.3 (Prev. 99.8)

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The August 2026 NFIB Business Optimism Index dropped to 98.7, missing expectations of 99.3 following July's 11-month high of 99.8.

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