-6.1 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Industry Pulse down in December
- Firms downgrade near-term expectations for business activity
- And hiring
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
December 2021
86.7
Industry Pulse
Production
Past 3 Months
41%
46%
12%
Balance +29%
(+4 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Production
Next 3 Months
35%
47%
18%
Balance +16%
(-21 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
19%
74%
7%
Balance +12%
(+3 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
21%
75%
4%
Balance +16%
(-2 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
81%
18%
1%
Balance +80%
(-3 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
68%
30%
2%
Balance +66%
(+1 on previous reading)