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US Small Business Confidence Dips as Future Expectations Dim                                                         

According to a report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business confidence in the United States decreased slightly in March             

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due to dimming expectations for the future.                           

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While small business owners are still optimistic about the current state of their business,                                                                                         

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they are becoming more cautious about the economic conditions in the months ahead.

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The NFIB’s optimism index, which measures small business confidence, fell by 0.2 points to 98.2 in March.                                                          

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This decline comes after a significant increase in the index in February, when it rose by 0.8 points to 98.4.

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The report also found that small business owners are becoming more concerned about labor shortages,                                                                                      

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with 42% of respondents saying they had job openings they couldn’t fill. This marks a new high for the survey,

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surpassing the previous record of 40% set in November 2018.                                                                                                          

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The shortage of qualified workers has become a significant issue for many small businesses, particularly in the service and construction industries.                        

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