The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index declined by 0.6 points in October to 98.2, but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest reading of this year.
“Small business optimism is hovering just above the all-time average, which is definitely a positive, and the decline in uncertainty at the national level is welcome news. But here in Oregon, I suspect…
