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Consumers Confident, Despite Rising Costs

Small business confidence continued to climb in the third quarter, according to the latest Small Business Index from MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The third quarter index score of 72, up from 65.2 last quarter, was driven by improved views of both the national and local economies. While optimism is on the rise – particularly around cash flow and economic outlook – small businesses continue to grapple with inflation and ... [+]