Sentences with phrase «in business confidence»

Labour markets are showing increasing evidence of an easing in wage pressures, and recent declines in business confidence may prompt a tougher stance by businesses in wage negotiations.

Although there has been a noticeable lift in business confidence over the past six months or so, manufacturing production has shown no growth over the past year.

Last but not least, a sustained downturn in business confidence could hit investment eventually.

Maybe you need a boost in your business confidence, or maybe you are just getting started and need some extra confidence to take that first step.

In another survey, the IFO Institute said Friday that the German economy doesn't risk overheating and has more room for growth, despite a small drop in business confidence.

Domestically, a higher profit share (facilitated by wage restraint), and a more competitive exchange rate, were associated with a very bullish trend in business confidence and investment.

The improvement in the economy has led to a marked pick - up in business confidence and profits, as well as a recovery in business investment (Graph 4).

According to the NAB business survey, there has been a moderate decline in firms» near - term hiring intentions over the past six months, occurring alongside the more general deterioration in business confidence.

The uptick in business confidence on the ground in China since ChAFTA was signed has been phenomenal and the potential is truly exciting.

The outlook for corporate profits is likely to receive a boost from the lower Australian dollar, the impact of lower interest rates and a revival in business confidence after the federal election, says UBS strategist David Cassidy.

«Indeed, our efforts at restoring business confidence are beginning to yield positive results, as confirmed by the AGI Business Barometer, showing a consistent rise in business confidence throughout this year.

It's caused a slump in business confidence — the real risk is of deflation caused by sudden fiscal retrenchment.

In its business outlook survey last week, the Bank of Canada observed a divide in business confidence across the country as low oil prices weigh on the outlook for some regions more than others.

A double - dip recession in the UK has put only a minor dent in business confidence at major law firms, with four out of five partners predicting income growth over the next 12 months.

«While the U.S. continues to lag, Canada has made significant strides in both business confidence and the labour market, which are integral drivers of recovery in office leasing market fundamentals,» says Bill Argeropoulos, vice-president and director of research (Canada) for Avison Young.

«What the economy really needs is an improvement in business confidence that could probably come more from better fiscal policy than monetary policy.»

Law firms face a rocky year thanks to economic uncertainty and a drop in business confidence, a survey of the UK's top 100 firms shows.

The Property Monitor gives little evidence so far of construction projects being cancelled in the wake of recent declines in business confidence.

In addition, the Japanese economy continues in a cyclical upswing, with an easing in the rate of price deflation and improvements in business confidence.