-12.5 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Retail Pulse down in April
- Firms downgrade near-term expectations for business activity and hiring
- 58% have ambitions to grow in the next 1 to 3 years
-12.5 on previous index reading
Balance 0%
(-1 on previous reading)
Balance +24%
(-3 on previous reading)
Balance +4%
(-2 on previous reading)
Balance +11%
(-3 on previous reading)
Balance +83%
(-1 on previous reading)
Balance +72%
(-5 on previous reading)
13%Confident, actively pursuing opportunities
37%Prefer to stay same size
45%Plan to grow but remain cautious
6%Intend to scale down