Q4 Full Report - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of ...

5. Expectations for the next quarterDerbyshire and NottinghamshireMost of the net variables looking ahead for the next quarter have improved. Onlyconfidence in profitability and export orders reduced slightly. The notableimprovements are investment in machinery and UK orders.Expectations for the next quarterAll Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire businesses-10 -5 0 5 10Net % balance changeExpectations for pricesConfidence in profitabilityConfidence in turnoverInvestment in trainingInvestment in machineryEmployment levelsExport OrdersUK OrdersWith the exception of confidence in profitability all of the variables formanufacturers improved slightly.Expectations for the next quarterAll Manufacturing Sector Businesses-5 0 5 10Net % balance changeExpectations for pricesConfidence in profitabilityConfidence in turnoverInvestment in trainingInvestment in machineryEmployment levelsExport OrdersUK OrdersService sector businesses report slight deteriorations in export orders andemployment levels and improvements in UK orders and investment plans formachinery.Expectations for the next quarterAll Service Sector Businesses-10 -5 0 5 10 15Net % balance changeExpectations for pricesConfidence in profitabilityConfidence in turnoverInvestment in trainingInvestment in machineryEmployment levelsExport OrdersUK Orders15