Does Small Business Data Hint at a Fed Shift? | S3 E158 | 08-11-26

Markets with Megan: A Quick Financial Markets Update · Aug 11, 2026 · 2m · transcript

The July NFIB Small Business Optimism Index just came in better than expected and it's now at its highest level since August 2025. Understand why this report matters, especially since small businesses make up nearly half of the private sector labor force.

Underneath the headline number, the details tell an interesting story. Job openings, hiring plans, and capital expenditure intentions all jumped, painting a different picture than what showed up in last week's jobs report. With the CPI report landing tomorrow, this data could shape how markets read the Fed's next move.

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