Small Industry Outlook
The Small Industry Outlook analyzes, on a quarterly basis, small industry data collected by the Industrial Survey, Construction Industry Survey, and Business Confidence Index. The Outlook includes three new indices: the Performance Index, which measures the performance of small industry activity in the quarter; the Financial Situation Index, which assesses the financial situation of small enterprises; and the Outlook Index, which reveals business expectations. The survey also analyzes the main problems faced by small industry and the behavior of the ICEI index, considering only small companies.
Confidence decreases, but prospects for the next six months are favorable
In July 2024, the confidence of small-size industrial business owners decreased, due to a worsening in the perception of current conditions. However, the prospects for the next few months continue to be favorable.
August 8, 2024
