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‘Every time you turn around, there’s a new price increase’: US small-business optimism plummets

At the same time, 29% of small-business owners also report having open positions they can’t fill Amid rising fuel prices and inflation across the US, confidence among small-business owners has declined in recent weeks as many continue to grapple with higher...

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At the same time, 29% of small-business owners also report having open positions they can’t fill Amid rising fuel prices and inflation across the US, confidence among small-business owners has declined in recent weeks as many continue to grapple with higher...

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At the same time, 29% of small-business owners also report having open positions they can’t fill Amid rising fuel prices and inflation across the US, confidence among small-business owners has declined in recent weeks as many continue to grapple with higher...

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  • Category: business
  • Edition: IN
  • Fetched: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:26:57 GMT

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