Manufacturers remain gloomy about outlook for business

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Manufacturers remain gloomy about future business conditions and their fixed investment plans, while firms continue to be pessimistic about future investment plans, a survey found.

The BER-Absa manufacturing survey showed that manufacturing business confidence remained unchanged at 26 index points in the fourth quarter, a reading well below its long-term average of 39...A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and TimesLive Premium.

 

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