U.S. EconomyAugust’s Index rises 0.4 points making it the second highest reading since October, 2007Sep. 09, 2014 7:32 AM ETBy: Mohit Manghnani, SA News Editor2 Comments August NFIB Small Business Optimism Index: +0.4 to 96.1 vs. consensus of 95.9, 95.7 prior. "Expectations are still glum, although improving grudgingly". Recommended For YouTrending AnalysisTrending News