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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April 2012
NEMAs Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions retreated nearly 13 points in April to 59.1, following a sharp run-up earlier in the year to its highest levels since 2005. Despite the slide seen in the latest month, the index continues to point to an economic environment conducive to industry growth. While the majority of survey panelists nearly 64% reported no change in business conditions from March to April, a sizable minority of over 27% said conditions improved. Only about 9% experienced deterioration in the business climate in April. In March, slightly more than half of the panel 52% reported conditions had improved relative to the previous month, 40% claimed they were unchanged, and 8% said they had worsened. Full Report (892KB)

March 2012
Following a run-up of more than 20 points in January and February to its highest level in more than six years, NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions retreated slightly in March, slipping 0.5 points to 72. Index readings above 50 indicate more panelists than not reported an improved business environment. More than half – 52% – of survey panelists reported conditions were better in March compared to February, while only 8% reported conditions were worse. The balance of the panel – 40% – claimed conditions were unchanged. In February, 45% of survey panelists reported conditions improved while none reported they deteriorated. Full Report (905KB)

February 2012
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions jumped sharply in February, rising more than 18 points to 72.5, its highest level in more than six years. Index readings above 50 indicate more panelists than not reported an improved business environment. Forty-five percent (45%) of survey panelists reported conditions were better in February compared to January, while no panelists reported conditions were worse. A slight majority – 55% – claimed conditions were unchanged. In January, 25% of survey panelists reported conditions improved against 17% reporting they deteriorated. Full Report (890KB)

January 2012
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions edged higher in January, rising to 54.2 from December’s reading of 52. It was the fourth straight month in which the index exceeded the 50 point mark, above which more panelists than not report an improved business environment. One-quarter of survey panelists reported better conditions in January, up from 20% in December. By contrast, nearly 17% experienced deteriorating conditions in January, almost identical to December’s share. More than half the panelists – 58% – saw no change in conditions in January. Full Report (884KB)