+4.5 on previous index reading
Key Points
- Services Pulse up in December
- Firms more optimistic about near-term expectations for business activity
- And hiring
Services Pulse
Services Pulse
Services Pulse
December 2019
87.5
Services Pulse
Demand / Turnover
Past 3 Months
29%
55%
17%
Balance +12%
(+1 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Demand / Turnover
Next 3 Months
32%
55%
13%
Balance +18%
(+4 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Jobs
Past 3 Months
10%
82%
7%
Balance +3%
(+4 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Jobs
Next 3 Months
11%
85%
4%
Balance +8%
(+3 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Input Costs Excluding Labour
Past 3 Months
40%
58%
2%
Balance +38%
(+5 on previous reading)
Services Pulse
Selling Prices
Next 3 Months
23%
74%
3%
Balance +20%
(+5 on previous reading)