Businesses are feeling optimistic they could be in for a better 2025.  

The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion from the Institute of Economic Research reveals a net 9% of firms are expecting general economic conditions to improve.  

This is a jump from a net 4% feeling downbeat three months prior. 

Infometrics’ Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge that it’s definitely a good sign, however at the same time, around 26% of businesses said they had less business activity in the December quarter. 

He says this could indicate the recession continued through until the end of the year. 

Olsen says there’s quite a clear feeling that while last year was tough, there are better things to come. 

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Businesses are feeling optimistic they could be in for a better 2025. &nbsp;
The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion from the Institute of Economic Research reveals a net 9% of firms are expecting general economic conditions to improve. &nbsp;
This is a jump from a net 4% feeling downbeat three months prior.&nbsp;
Infometrics’ Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge that it’s definitely a good sign, however at the same time, around 26% of businesses said they had less business activity in the December quarter.&nbsp;
He says this could indicate the recession continued through until the end of the year.&nbsp;
Olsen says there’s quite a clear feeling that while last year was tough, there are better things to come.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the increased optimism from businesses

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