+0.5 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Industry Pulse broadly unchanged in April
- Firms downgrade near-term expectations for business activity and hiring
- 58% have ambitions to grow in the next 1 to 3 years
+0.5 on previous index reading
Balance +9%
(-3 on previous reading)
Balance +25%
(-7 on previous reading)
Balance +3%
(-1 on previous reading)
Balance +15%
(-4 on previous reading)
Balance +90%
(+4 on previous reading)
Balance +81%
(+6 on previous reading)
Balance +21%
15%Confident, actively pursuing opportunities
37% Prefer to stay same size
43%Plan to grow but remain cautious
6%Intend to scale down