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January 13, 2014
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.
Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2013-14
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Business Outlook Survey
October 11, 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.
Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2013
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Business Outlook Survey
July 8, 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.
Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2013
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Business Outlook Survey
April 8, 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.
Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2013
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Business Outlook Survey
January 14, 2013
While some forward-looking indicators have moved up, many firms cited concerns about demand over next year and pressures from increased competition.
Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2012-13
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Business Outlook Survey
October 15, 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.
Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2012
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Business Outlook Survey
July 9, 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.
Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2012
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Business Outlook Survey
April 9, 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.
Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2012
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Business Outlook Survey
January 9, 2012
Responses to the winter survey suggest that the global economic outlook and concerns about demand continue to weigh on firms’ expectations for business activity.
Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2011-12
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Business Outlook Survey