The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) indices gauge the business confidence of the electroindustry in Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America, and are based on the results of a monthly survey of senior managers at NEMA member companies. Those companies represent more than 80 percent of the electroindustry.

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October 2009
Results from NEMA’s October business confidence survey shed light on the tentative and tepid nature of the emerging electroindustry recovery. The Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions lost ground in October for the first time in four months, falling 6.7 points. Nonetheless, at 51.9, the index managed to breach the critical 50-point threshold for the third straight month, suggesting at least a modest improvement in industry conditions relative to September. Full Report  (108k)

September 2009
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions increased for a third straight month – and topped the 50-point threshold indicative of sectoral expansion for a second straight month – in September. The index rose 5.3 points to 58.6, its highest reading since April 2006 and more than 50 points above its cyclical low of 8 in December 2008. Full Report  (107k)