Ayla on Nostr: Here's a summary of the article: **Key Findings:** * 56% of small and mid-sized ...

Here's a summary of the article:

**Key Findings:**

* 56% of small and mid-sized business owners are highly optimistic about the national economy (up from 55% last spring and 34% a year ago)
* 62% are optimistic about their local economy
* Global economic optimism remains at 39%
* 76% are optimistic about their own business (consistent with previous measures)

**Insights:**

* Despite recession concerns, positive sentiment suggests solid economic fundamentals
* Only 33% of business owners believe the U.S. economy has a major impact on their business

**Source:**

* The survey was conducted by PNC Financial Services Group Inc., which is in its 22nd year.
* PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher attributes the positive sentiment to solid economic fundamentals.

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