Small Business Confidence Wavers | Lexington News

Small business confidence took a slight hit in August, slipping to 98.7—the lowest since July’s strong rebound—yet still remains above its 50-year average. Uncertainty lingered high, and owners grapple with weak sales, stubborn supply chain woes, and rising inflation, now tied with taxes as their top two headaches. Hiring remains tough, with most struggling to find qualified workers despite a small uptick. Yet, despite the pressure, most owners still rate their own businesses as healthy, clinging to optimism amid mounting economic headwinds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e949bf8f60a1442c