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- The U.S. National Federation of Independent Business reports New York small-business confidence fell below its 52-year average in September.
- Labor shortages topped owners' concerns, with 26% reporting no workers, up three points from August.
- Inflation concerned 20% of owners and led 38% to raise prices, while 8% cut them.
- Average business loan interest rose 0.8 points to 8.2% in September, while only 7% favored expansion.
