* The report uses data from the Quarterly Economic Survey carried out from 12/05/25 and 09/06/25 in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.
Total respondents: 354
Out of 354 businesses, 46.0% were active in international markets.
Business Size
*Net Value = Increase - Decrease
🟢 Positive; 🔴 No change; 🟡 Negative
Compared to previous quarter, the current quarter saw steep fall in the state of economy index. The value for second quarter of 2025 is 0.
UK Sales
UK Orders
Overseas Sales
Overseas Orders
Past Employment
Future Employment
Recruitment Attempted
Recruitment Problems Faced
Recruitment Difficulties
Positions Filled
Cash Flow
Operating Capacity
Future Prices
Price Rise Pressures
Investment in Machinery
Investment in Training
Confidence Turnover
Confidence Profitability
Business Concerns
*Commentary generated by Google Gemini AI Agent
The report suggests a mixed economic outlook for the East Midlands. While key indicators like labor force, cash flow, and investments show positive changes, overseas sales and orders are down. UK sales and orders are positive but fluctuating, mirroring trends in recruitment and operating capacity. Businesses express concerns about inflation, corporate taxation, and access to skilled labor. Confidence in profitability and turnover initially weakened before showing slight recovery. Overall, the East Midlands economy shows signs of resilience amidst challenges, with future price expectations remaining variable.
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