UK CBI Business Optimism Index
The CBI Business Optimism Index is a quarterly survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) that measures the sentiment of UK businesses regarding their future economic prospects. It is an important indicator of business confidence, reflecting expectations for output, orders, and investment over the coming months. A positive index suggests optimism and potential economic growth, while a negative index indicates pessimism and potential contraction. Financial markets and policymakers closely watch this index as it can influence economic forecasts and monetary policy decisions.Next Event
Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2024
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Oct 24, 2023
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