#business-confidence

#business-confidence

Overall, London businesses reflect stronger optimism about their operating conditions, with an increase in hiring and a focus on technology-led growth in the coming months.

Despite the rate cut, UK businesses face strong hurdles; the US-UK trade deal is a bright spot amidst ongoing uncertainties.

The unemployment rate in Ontario fluctuated between 7.3% and 7.6% in early 2024, indicative of a fragile economy facing significant external pressures.

The president has an opportunity to call a 90-day time out to resolve trade issues via negotiation.

This combination of damaging measures has led to 70% stating that they lack confidence in their own business growth when compared to last year.

Britain's manufacturing output has slipped into reverse gear for the first time since 2016, triggering fresh alarm over the health of one of the economy's core industrial pillars.