EconomyUS small-business sentiment reaches 11-month high in July, labor shortages worry owners
Sentiment among U.S. small-business owners climbed to its highest level in 11 months during July. A sharp increase in the share planning to hire suggests the previous month’s decline in nonfarm payrolls may have been temporary. At the same time, labor shortages remain a concern for business owners. The reading points to stronger hiring intentions despite ongoing staffing difficulties.
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US small-business sentiment reaches 11-month high in July, labor shortages worry owners
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