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Business sentiment

International

UK’s Institute of Directors reports record-low business morale

A net 49.6 per cent of respondents expected the New Zealand economy to improve over the year ahead, versus a 49.7 per cent optimism level in August.
International

New Zealand business confidence unchanged in September: survey

Only 12 per cent of respondents ranked China as their firms’ top investment destination, another record low in the survey’s history.
Global Enterprise

US-China tensions drive business confidence to new lows: AmCham survey

A survey from National Australia Bank showed its index of business conditions rose two points to +7 in August, taking it back to the long run average.
International

Australia business conditions improve in August, cost pressures ease

Despite this wariness, three-quarters of firms still expect profits this year, though more than half anticipate lower earnings compared to last year.
Singapore

Singapore firms split on revenue outlook amid cautious sentiment: SCCCI survey

More than 80 per cent said sharp increases to payroll taxes and the minimum wage that took effect in April would have only a limited impact on their staffing plans, the Lloyds Business Barometer showed.
International

UK firms defy tax hikes with plans to boost hiring: survey

This growing pessimism is translating into more cautious wage policies. The share of businesses planning to freeze wages has risen to 41 per cent, from 35 per cent.
Singapore

More firms planning wage freezes as outlook sours: SBF survey

The CBI survey showed services firms expected business to weaken over the coming three months but less sharply than in previous quarters.
International

UK services firms are still in the doldrums, CBI says

A survey from National Australia Bank showed its index of business confidence climbed to +7 in July, from +5 in June, the highest reading since August 2022.
International

Australia business mood brightens as activity holds up

National Australia Bank’s survey showed its index of business conditions climbed to +9 in June, from zero in May, topping the long average of around +6.
International

Australian business activity rebounds in June: survey

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