Business Expectations Survey

Wholesale industry less optimistic about business from July to December

They expect the macroeconomic situation to dampen demand.

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.