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Small Business Optimism Surges | Charleston News
Small business optimism is surging as the Main Street Index hits 99.8 in July — a 2.4-point jump above its long-term average. Hiring plans and capital spending are rebounding, with the latter reaching its highest level since December 2022. Yet uncertainty remains high, driven by labor shortages, taxes, and inflation — with 36% of owners struggling to fill jobs. Still, 20% expect to hire more in the coming months, up 9 points from June — the strongest signal since October 2022. While this is encouraging, experts caution: one month doesn’t make a trend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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