-0.8 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Industry Pulse down in December
- Firms less positive about near-term expectations for business activity
- Hiring intentions little changed
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
December 2019
78.2
Industry Pulse
Production
Past 3 Months
32%
51%
18%
Balance +14%
(0 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Production
Next 3 Months
33%
52%
15%
Balance +18%
(-5 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
11%
81%
8%
Balance +3%
(-4 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
12%
84%
3%
Balance +9%
(+1 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
39%
57%
4%
Balance +34%
(-1 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
23%
73%
4%
Balance +19%
(+3 on previous reading)