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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index: -0.1 to 94.4, vs. consensus of 94.2, 94.5 in Apr. The...

  • Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 7:30 AM ET
    NFIB Small Business Optimism Index: -0.1 to 94.4, vs. consensus of 94.2, 94.5 in Apr. The expectations for future sales are the lowest for a recovery since 1973. There are positives led by slight improvement in plans to increase employment and by some strength in compensation as well as improvement in collecting and paying bills on time.
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    Little known or followed but did you know the hard to fill job openings
    number is a good predictor of future employment....
    12 Jun 2012, 08:27 AM Reply Like
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    Expectations of future sales is a good predictor of future employment and capital expenditures.
    12 Jun 2012, 08:44 PM Reply Like
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