RMB/BER Business Confidence Index
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (History Data), 2017
Last updated: Sep 13 2017 11:55AM
After plunging from 40 to 29 in the second quarter, the RMB/BER BCI rose by six points to a still low 35 in the third quarter. Following a collapse in the second quarter, at least business activity in general did not deteriorate further. Also, no major new
read moreAfter plunging from 40 to 29 in the second quarter, the RMB/BER BCI rose by six points to a still low 35 in the third quarter. Following a collapse in the second quarter, at least business activity in general did not deteriorate further. Also, no major new unsettling political events occurred during the survey period. While the small increase in the third quarter RMB/BER BCI is encouraging, the improvement must be seen in the broader context of continued weak domestic demand, subdued business activity, low profitability (for most respondents) and heightened political uncertainty.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2017 - Quarter 3 - Excel
Last updated: Sep 13 2017 11:57AM
After plunging from 40 to 29 in the second quarter, the RMB/BER BCI rose by six points to a still low 35 in the third quarter. Following a collapse in the second quarter, at least business activity in general did not deteriorate further. Also, no major new
read moreAfter plunging from 40 to 29 in the second quarter, the RMB/BER BCI rose by six points to a still low 35 in the third quarter. Following a collapse in the second quarter, at least business activity in general did not deteriorate further. Also, no major new unsettling political events occurred during the survey period. While the small increase in the third quarter RMB/BER BCI is encouraging, the improvement must be seen in the broader context of continued weak domestic demand, subdued business activity, low profitability (for most respondents) and heightened political uncertainty.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2017 - Quarter 3 - PDF
Last updated: Sep 13 2017 11:57AM
After plunging from 40 to 29 in the second quarter, the RMB/BER BCI rose by six points to a still low 35 in the third quarter. Following a collapse in the second quarter, at least business activity in general did not deteriorate further. Also, no major new
read moreAfter plunging from 40 to 29 in the second quarter, the RMB/BER BCI rose by six points to a still low 35 in the third quarter. Following a collapse in the second quarter, at least business activity in general did not deteriorate further. Also, no major new unsettling political events occurred during the survey period. While the small increase in the third quarter RMB/BER BCI is encouraging, the improvement must be seen in the broader context of continued weak domestic demand, subdued business activity, low profitability (for most respondents) and heightened political uncertainty.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2017 - Quarter 2 - Excel
Last updated: Jun 14 2017 10:43AM
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index collapsed by 11 points to 29 in 2017Q2. Confidence declined across all of the five sectors surveyed and might signal that the current business cycle downswing is becoming even more pronounced.
read moreThe RMB/BER Business Confidence Index collapsed by 11 points to 29 in 2017Q2. Confidence declined across all of the five sectors surveyed and might signal that the current business cycle downswing is becoming even more pronounced.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2017 - Quarter 2 - PDF
Last updated: Jun 14 2017 10:44AM
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index collapsed by 11 points to 29 in 2017Q2. Confidence declined across all of the five sectors surveyed and might signal that the current business cycle downswing is becoming even more pronounced.
read moreThe RMB/BER Business Confidence Index collapsed by 11 points to 29 in 2017Q2. Confidence declined across all of the five sectors surveyed and might signal that the current business cycle downswing is becoming even more pronounced.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2017 - Quarter 1 - PDF
Last updated: Mar 15 2017 11:18AM
The RMB/BER BCI increased by a minuscule two points to 40 in the first quarter of 2017. Confidence has been (well) below the neutral 50 mark for more than two years - a pattern consistent with an economy continuously treading water. With the exception of a
read moreThe RMB/BER BCI increased by a minuscule two points to 40 in the first quarter of 2017. Confidence has been (well) below the neutral 50 mark for more than two years - a pattern consistent with an economy continuously treading water. With the exception of a few industries which are benefitting to some extent from the revival in agriculture, mining and manufacturing exports, the overriding message from the first quarter survey results would seem to be one of continuously weak underlying activity with most sectors still in a holding pattern.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2017 - Quarter 1 - Excel
Last updated: Mar 15 2017 11:19AM
The RMB/BER BCI increased by a minuscule two points to 40 in the first quarter of 2017. Confidence has been (well) below the neutral 50 mark for more than two years - a pattern consistent with an economy continuously treading water. With the exception of a
read moreThe RMB/BER BCI increased by a minuscule two points to 40 in the first quarter of 2017. Confidence has been (well) below the neutral 50 mark for more than two years - a pattern consistent with an economy continuously treading water. With the exception of a few industries which are benefitting to some extent from the revival in agriculture, mining and manufacturing exports, the overriding message from the first quarter survey results would seem to be one of continuously weak underlying activity with most sectors still in a holding pattern.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2016 - Quarter 4 - Excel
Last updated: Nov 29 2016 10:04AM
After jumping by 10 index points to 42 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER business confidence index (BCI) declined to 38 in the final quarter of the year. After considerable increases in the third quarter, confidence dropped back in the motor and retail trade
read moreAfter jumping by 10 index points to 42 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER business confidence index (BCI) declined to 38 in the final quarter of the year. After considerable increases in the third quarter, confidence dropped back in the motor and retail trade sectors in particular, and to a lesser extent in the wholesale trade. Sentiment among manufacturers remained unchanged at a still depressed level, while the building sector was the only sector that sustained an increase in its BCI. the results continue to point to a “muddle-through” scenario where growth, in all likelihood, continued to move broadly sideways at a low rate in the second half of the year.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (Sectoral and Provincial), 2016 - Quarter 4 - PDF
Last updated: Nov 29 2016 10:04AM
After jumping by 10 index points to 42 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER business confidence index (BCI) declined to 38 in the final quarter of the year. After considerable increases in the third quarter, confidence dropped back in the motor and retail trade
read moreAfter jumping by 10 index points to 42 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER business confidence index (BCI) declined to 38 in the final quarter of the year. After considerable increases in the third quarter, confidence dropped back in the motor and retail trade sectors in particular, and to a lesser extent in the wholesale trade. Sentiment among manufacturers remained unchanged at a still depressed level, while the building sector was the only sector that sustained an increase in its BCI. the results continue to point to a “muddle-through” scenario where growth, in all likelihood, continued to move broadly sideways at a low rate in the second half of the year.
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (History Data), 2016
Last updated: Nov 29 2016 10:06AM
After jumping by 10 index points to 42 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER business confidence index (BCI) declined to 38 in the final quarter of the year. After considerable increases in the third quarter, confidence dropped back in the motor and retail trade
read moreAfter jumping by 10 index points to 42 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER business confidence index (BCI) declined to 38 in the final quarter of the year. After considerable increases in the third quarter, confidence dropped back in the motor and retail trade sectors in particular, and to a lesser extent in the wholesale trade. Sentiment among manufacturers remained unchanged at a still depressed level, while the building sector was the only sector that sustained an increase in its BCI. the results continue to point to a “muddle-through” scenario where growth, in all likelihood, continued to move broadly sideways at a low rate in the second half of the year.