The Accountants Confidence Index split the difference this month, with the short-term index rising slightly, and the mid-term measurement dropping just a hair.
The Accountants Confidence Index took a dip in the run-up to the election, but the decline masked some significant upward spikes in certain components.
In the heat of August, the Accountants Confidence Index continued to melt, with the short-term index indicating expectations of contraction in the economy.