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Small business optimism, a measure of the outlook of small business owners about the future of their business and the economy, fell in March to its lowest level since December 2012, according to a report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Small business optimism in March fell to the lowest level since December 2012 as owners became increasingly pessimistic about future sales expectations.

Annual inflation is easing as Fed's favored measure, PCE index, drops to 2.4% in Jan. Income rises 1%, yet most analysts optimistic of Fed hitting 2% target.