A look back & forward. (Business Climate).

A look back & forward

How was business in your sector in May 2001?


Excellent      4.5%
Poor          29.6%
Good          15.9%
Very poor      9.1%
Satisfactory  40.9%

Note: Table made from pie chart
With respect to the same month in 2000, May 2001 total sales/ billings
expressed in dollars:


Increased      36%
Remained flat  17%
Decreased      47%

Note: Table made from pie chart
When do you expect the U.S. economic recovery to begin?

2nd half of 2001           52%
1st half of 2002           18%
2nd half of 2002 or later  30%

Number of participating firms: 44

Note: Table made from pie chart