The net percentage of small-business owners raising selling prices increased by six points to a net 59%, a 42-year record, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Economic Trends report. The report showed small-business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months, decreasing one point to a net negative 38%, tied for the 48-year record-low reading. This marks an 18 point decline over the past four months to this indicator’s lowest reading since November 2012.