(StatePoint) Optimism for the future of the U.S. economy and business prospects is at an all-time high, according to a new survey of small and mid-size business owners.

Just one year ago in PNC’s Economic Outlook survey, a record 56% of respondents – which include business owners or financial decision makers at more than 500 small to mid-size businesses nationwide – reported optimism for the future of the U.S. economy. That number jumped to 58% in the latest survey, with optimism for business prospects climbing to 84%.

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