Small business confidence just crept higher—hitting 99 this November, slightly above the 98.3 forecast and last month's 98.2. But here's the twist: while overall optimism nudged up, the economic outlook actually dimmed to +15%. Companies are pulling back on capital spending plans, yet they're betting on stronger sales ahead. Compensation? Holding steady. Mixed signals everywhere—confidence up, but caution lingers beneath the surface.
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ContractTearjerker
· 12-10 18:42
Hidden Concerns Beneath the Numbers
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ruggedNotShrugged
· 12-10 08:38
What's the fuss about the small rise
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FloorSweeper
· 12-10 07:45
Small businesses are also uneasy
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memecoin_therapy
· 12-09 16:49
Growth Deviation Indicator
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LayerHopper
· 12-09 16:47
Good data reflects people's sentiments
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airdrop_whisperer
· 12-09 16:45
Slightly confident but more cautious
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BlockImposter
· 12-09 16:42
Still need to remain cautious and wait and see
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ImpermanentTherapist
· 12-09 16:34
The numbers have increased, but I feel uneasy.
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OnchainGossiper
· 12-09 16:25
There are hidden secrets in the underlying numbers.
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GateUser-0717ab66
· 12-09 16:24
The overall trend cannot conceal underlying concerns
Small business confidence just crept higher—hitting 99 this November, slightly above the 98.3 forecast and last month's 98.2. But here's the twist: while overall optimism nudged up, the economic outlook actually dimmed to +15%. Companies are pulling back on capital spending plans, yet they're betting on stronger sales ahead. Compensation? Holding steady. Mixed signals everywhere—confidence up, but caution lingers beneath the surface.