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On August 11, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points to 99.8 in July, the highest level since August 2025. Of the 10 sub-indices in the optimism index, 8 rose and 2 fell. Significant improvement in hiring plans contributed the most to the indexs rise. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg stated, "Small business optimism rose again in July, with a significant increase in business owners expecting to hire and improvements in capital expenditure plans. Despite current high uncertainty, the business environment is expected to continue to improve." Looking ahead, 20% of business owners plan to add jobs in the next three months, 14% consider inflation their biggest business challenge, and 25% plan to make capital expenditures in the next six months.The U.S. NFIB Small Business Confidence Index for July was 99.8, compared to 97.4 in July.Sony Group: Will form a joint venture with TSMC (TSM.N) to focus on image sensors. The joint venture is expected to begin mass production in 2029.Intel (INTC.O) shares fell 1% in pre-market trading after the company announced it would expand its share offering and determine pricing.On August 11, it was learned from the Tianjin Municipal Development and Reform Commission that the municipal-level special plan, "Tianjin Municipal Population High-Quality Development 15th Five-Year Plan," was recently issued. The plan specifies that, in terms of total population, the permanent resident population aims to reach 13.7 million by 2030, with a net increase of 700,000 registered residents; in terms of quality of life, the health literacy level of residents will rise to 46%, and the average life expectancy will reach 83.2 years; in terms of structure, the urbanization rate of the permanent resident population will remain stable at over 86%; in terms of peoples livelihood, the urban surveyed unemployment rate will be steadily controlled, the supply of inclusive childcare and nursing care beds will be significantly increased, and the quality of life for the masses will be comprehensively improved.
