Small business owners and CFOs growing pessimistic about economy, even as optimism for own firms remains high
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Small business owners and CFOs reported feeling pessimistic about the broader US economy in recent surveys.
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CFOs are much more optimistic about their own companies' prospects compared to the overall economy.
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A historically low percentage of small business owners said now is a good time to expand operations.
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CFOs' optimism for their own firms versus the whole economy is at a record disparity.
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Small business owners' outlook hit record lows, even below past recessions and crises.