-2.0 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Industry Pulse down in February
- Firms downbeat about current situation
- More positive about the outlook for business activity and hiring
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
February 2021
74.5
Industry Pulse
Production
Past 3 Months
19%
27%
54%
Balance -35%
(-36 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Production
Next 3 Months
41%
38%
20%
Balance +21%
(+31 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
10%
69%
20%
Balance -10%
(-13 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
14%
78%
8%
Balance +6%
(+1 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
36%
56%
8%
Balance +28%
(-1 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
32%
63%
4%
Balance +28%
(+3 on previous reading)