The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) business optimism index surged to its highest level since December 2004, jumping to a reading of 105.8 last month and continuing the optimism - the index gained 3.5 points to 98.4 in November -- that ensued following the victory of the man who vowed to "Make America Great Again!" https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=91256845 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5