BOC quarterly business outlook survey
- Investment intentions index recedes closer to average
- Capacity and labour market pressures have intensified over the past year, suggesting slack being absorbed amid robust demand
- Most firms report no impact from US policy uncertainty
- Sales prospects for the next 12 months remain 'robust'
- Hiring intentions are positive across all regions
- Widespread view that capacity pressure has increased over the past year
Highlights of the senior loan officer survey
- Overall business lending conditions are nearly unchanged for the fifth consecutive quarter
