Business Outlook Survey

• October 11, 2013

  Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2013

  Weak demand and uncertainty regarding future demand continue to weigh on firms’ investment decisions and near-term capacity planning, according to responses to the autumn survey.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• July 8, 2013

  Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2013

  Responses to the summer survey provide further indications that uncertainty regarding the nature and timing of a notable improvement in growth prospects is bearing on firms’ expectations and investment decisions.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• April 8, 2013

  Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2013

  Taken together, responses to the spring survey indicate that, following a recent slowing in economic activity, firms expect business conditions to remain challenging over the next 12 months.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• January 14, 2013

  Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2012-13

  While some forward-looking indicators have moved up, many firms cited concerns about demand over next year and pressures from increased competition.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey