Business Confidence
Coverage of Business Confidence in the Nexus archive.
- Dithering by Labour damages business confidence, bosses say
Labour's dithering is reported to damage business confidence, as stated by business leaders.
- Iran war drove inflation expectations up, hurt business confidence: BoC
The Iran war negatively impacted business confidence and increased inflation expectations, according to the Bank of Canada's latest business outlook surveys. The central bank attributed these economic effects to the conflict.
- Japan’s Confidence Puzzle: Sentiment Up, Profits Down
Japanese business confidence reached a multi-decade high despite firms expecting profits to decline, highlighting a divergence in economic indicators. The situation underscores a potential shift in Japan's economic trajectory.
- EU Chamber on Business Confidence in China
The article discusses the EU Chamber's perspective on business confidence in China, though no specific details or findings are provided in the content. The lack of substantive information prevents a detailed analysis.
- ‘We’re trapped’: despair for sellers as Iran war knocks confidence in UK housing market
The UK housing market faces declining confidence as rising mortgage costs and the Iran war create fear among sellers, with Canterbury experiencing particular strain during the spring selling season. Estate agents report a shift in consumer and business confidence due to geopolitical tensions impacting local property markets.
- Business confidence in China rebounds: EU Chamber of Commerce survey
Business confidence in China has shown signs of recovery according to a survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce. The survey highlights renewed optimism among businesses operating in the region.