Business confidence slumps as data doubts cloud jobs picture

Mairi Spowage; Chirsty McFadyen; Josh Hampson; Hannah L. Randolph; Allison Catalano; Jack Williamson; Megan Howes

Business confidence slumps as data doubts cloud jobs picture

Mairi Spowage, Chirsty McFadyen, Josh Hampson, Hannah L. Randolph, Allison Catalano, Jack Williamson, Megan Howes

Economics

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Abstract

Scottish businesses have become markedly more pessimistic about the economic outlook, according to research from the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute.

Original language	English
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 17 Oct 2025

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https://fraserofallander.org/business-confidence-slumps-as-data-doubts-cloud-jobs-picture/

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