An uptick in consumer confidence and a less-than-optimistic outlook on the local economy amongst business leaders were the highlights of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Business & Consumer Ind.
Consumer and business confidence indices inched up marginally in the third quarter of 2023 but crime continues to weigh on the growth of the indices. Consumer and business confidence hit 161.1 points and 144.7 points, respectively. Both indices.
CONFIDENCE in the economic prospects of the country remained stable amongst business leaders and consumers, but a majority cite crime as a red flag for the nation's economic outlook. The findings .
Consumer and business confidence indices inched up marginally in the second quarter of 2023 when compared to a year ago but mixed when matched against the results generated in the previous quarter. Consumer and business confidence hit 157.7 points.
Marred by continued uncertainty in the global economic environment, businesses and consumers during the last quarter of 2022 expressed measured optimism in their outlook for 2023.
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