Business Small business optimism slips in July, reversing June gains By Deanna B. Narveson - August 10, 2021 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. “Small business owners are losing confidence in the strength of the eco… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.