NFIB Wisconsin: New NFIB survey: Main Street optimism cools in August but holds above long-term average

Expectations for business conditions declined, labor market conditions eased MADISON, WI (Sept. 11, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August to 98.7, just 1.1 points below July’s highest level since August 2025, but remaining above the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points to 89, remaining above the historical average of 68. “Uncertainty...