NFIB says small-business hiring plans reach highest level since October 2022

News Atlas Watchline · August 6, 2026

What happened

Key facts NFIB’s July Jobs Report is the basis for the article

Why it matters

Key facts The Small Business Employment Index rose to 102.1 in July from 100.2 in June

The details

Key facts The July index is above both the 2025 average and the historical average

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