October 10, 2014 Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2014 The autumn Business Outlook Survey shows that businesses, mainly exporters, see signs of modestly firmer demand. However, this has not led to a notable strengthening in investment intentions for the next 12 months. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
July 7, 2014 Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2014 The summer Business Outlook Survey continues to offer some encouraging signs for the economic outlook, although lingering uncertainty amid intense competition still hinders the pace of growth. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
April 7, 2014 Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2014 The spring Business Outlook Survey offers encouraging signs for the economic outlook, although responses indicate that headwinds from intense competition and domestic uncertainty persist. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
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. Content Type(s): Publications, 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
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. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
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. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey