Higher commodity prices boosts business confidence

Another rise in the CFIB's small business confidence in August suggests that firms continue to expect GDP growth to pick up in the third quarter, from our estimated 1.5% annualised in the second. (Data due tomorrow.) A further drop back in hiring intentions, however, hints at some caution.

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