Economic Tendency Survey Business and consumer, March 2010
The Economic Tendency Indicator, which measures business and consumer confidence in the economic situation, fell 0.6 points in March. Previously the indicator had risen just over 35 points since April last year. Its current level signals stronger than normal business and consumer sentiment.Business: Industry reports strong order growth The confidence indicator for the business sector rose one point in March. It has now risen for 12 consecutive months and is considerably above the historic average. The construction industry and the service sector made a positive contribution, while the