Small business optimism ticked higher in August, as owners reported better sales expectations and improving profits but showed little evidence of passing on higher costs from tariffs.
The National Federation of Independent Business said its Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points to 100.8, above the long-term average of 98. The increase was driven mainly by a six-point gain in the share of owners expecting higher real sales.
The survey showed a slowdown in price pressures. A net 21 percent of owners said they raised average selling prices, down three points and the lowest reading this year. Planned price increases also eased, with a net…
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