Business Expectations Survey
Wholesale industry less optimistic about business from July to December
Wholesale industry less optimistic about business from July to December
They expect the macroeconomic situation to dampen demand.
CHART OF THE DAY: More than 2 in 10 services firms upbeat about business outlook
Only 14% of services firms are expecting worsening business conditions.
Services firms less optimistic about business in first 6 months of 2022
Across industries, firms in wholesale trade expressed the highest optimism.
22% of manufacturers anticipate favourable business conditions
Meanwhile, 6% are pessimistic about the next 6 months.
1 in 4 services firms optimistic about the future
Meanwhile, 6% of services firms see a decline in business conditions.
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