US DATA: Small-business optimism rose for the third consecutive
month, gaining 1.8 points in Nov, and settling at a still weak 92.0 vs
90.2 In Oct, according to the National Federation of Independent
Business’ latest index. ‘Optimism appears to have climbed because fewer
owners expect business conditions or sales to be worse in six months,
indicating some hope on the horizon,’ NFIB says.