+1.6 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Industry Pulse broadly unchanged in March
- Firms downgrade near-term expectations for business activity
- And hiring intentions
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
Industry Pulse
March 2020
86.1
Industry Pulse
Production
Past 3 Months
25%
53%
22%
Balance +3%
(-13 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Production
Next 3 Months
41%
42%
17%
Balance +24%
(-20 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
12%
78%
9%
Balance +3%
(+1 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
12%
81%
7%
Balance +5%
(-2 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
36%
63%
2%
Balance +34%
(+1 on previous reading)
Industry Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
16%
80%
4%
Balance +12%
(-12 on previous reading)