Connector Industry Confidence Rises Again
By Ronald E. Bishop, Bishop & Associates Inc.

The World Connector Confidence index rose in January to 83.1 from 81.5 in December. While this is not a significant jump, the trend is steady and strong. We are gradually regaining our optimism about the economy. For the past six months, more than 50 percent of industry personnel have reported that they feel the industry is moving ahead.

World Connector Confidence Index
>50 = Positive Factor

Present Business Expectations
Industry personnel were asked, “What is your appraisal of current business conditions: Positive, negative, or neutral?” 

Present Situation Index

All regions are in positive territory, but the U.S. and Asia dropped slightly in confidence.

Future Expectations
Industry personnel were asked, “What is your expectation of current business conditions six months from now: Positive, negative, or neutral?”

Future Expectations Index

All regions are positive about future expectations. Confidence in Japan is really improving, although Asia dropped slightly.

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