April 7, 2014
Business Outlook Survey
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January 13, 2014
Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2013-14
The winter Business Outlook Survey provides some positive signs for the economic outlook, notably for exports and investment, although responses do not yet appear to suggest a significant strengthening. For many businesses, weak demand and domestic uncertainty continue to temper sales expectations and expansion plans. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
October 15, 2012
Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2012
The results of the autumn survey suggest that, in an environment of slow global economic growth and uncertainty about demand, firms have tem¬pered their expectations for business activity. -
July 9, 2012
Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2012
Responses to the summer survey suggest that businesses generally remain positive about the outlook, but are mindful of renewed uncertainty regarding the global economic environment. -
April 9, 2012
Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2012
The results of the spring survey point to more optimism among firms than in the winter survey, as some of the uncertainty dampening the economic outlook has dissipated. -
January 9, 2012
Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2011-12
Responses to the winter survey suggest that the global economic outlook and concerns about demand continue to weigh on firms’ expectations for business activity.