South Korean Business Confidence Improves in November

South Korea's Business Survey Index for the manufacturing sector stood at 73 in January, up from 70 in December. Production rose to 87 from 82, new orders increased to 83 from 78, inventories remained unchanged at 102, and the financial situation held steady at 81. Meanwhile, the Economic Sentiment Index, which combines the BSI and the Consumer Survey Index, rose to 94.0 in January, up 0.5 points from December, reflecting a modest improvement in overall economic confidence.

South Korea's Business Survey Index for the manufacturing sector stood at 70 in December, unchanged from 70 in November. Production rose to 82 from 80, new orders rose to 78 from 76, inventories remained at 102, and the financial situation improved to 81 from 79. Meanwhile the Economic Sentiment Index, which combines the BSI and the Consumer Survey Index, fell to 93.1 in December, down 1.0 points from November, reflecting a modest deterioration in overall economic confidence.

South Korea's Business Survey Index for the manufacturing sector stood at 70 in November, up from 68 in October. Production rose to 80 from 79, new orders fell to 76 from 77, inventories fell to 102 from 104, and the financial situation fell to 79 from 82. Meanwhile the Economic Sentiment Index, which combines the BSI and the Consumer Survey Index, fell to 94.1 in November, down 0.3 points from October, reflecting a modest deterioration in overall economic confidence.