-25.8 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Services Pulse down in March
- Firms downgrade near-term expectations for business activity
- And hiring intentions
Services Pulse
Services Pulse
Services Pulse
March 2020
62.0
Services Pulse
Demand / Turnover
Past 3 Months
24%
52%
24%
Balance +1%
(-15 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Demand / Turnover
Next 3 Months
24%
41%
36%
Balance -12%
(-50 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
9%
85%
7%
Balance +2%
(+1 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
12%
77%
11%
Balance +1%
(-15 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
32%
65%
3%
Balance +30%
(-9 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
15%
79%
6%
Balance +9%
(-11 on previous reading)