Business Outlook Survey

• October 17, 2011

  Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2011

  Responses to the autumn survey point to less optimism among firms than in the summer survey. Indicators of future business activity, capacity constraints and price pressures have all moved down from the levels recorded in the previous survey.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• July 11, 2011

  Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2011

  Businesses remain positive about the outlook for the next 12 months, despite more modest expectations for U.S. economic growth. Indicators of future sales and investment are moderately higher, and intentions to hire have become more widespread.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• April 4, 2011

  Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2011

  Businesses remain positive about the economic outlook, although some forward-looking indicators have eased from the levels recorded in recent surveys, and the strength in commodity prices has raised expectations for costs and inflation.

  Erratum: Please note that the legend for Chart 9 (French version only) should read as follows: au-dessus de 3 % , rather than au-dessous de 3 %

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• January 10, 2011

  Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2010-11

  Overall, businesses continue to be positive about the outlook for the next 12 months. While survey responses generally still indicate modest growth, with many firms citing headwinds from strong competition and moderate demand, the strength in commodity prices has led to increased optimism among those firms tied to commodity-related activity.

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