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Business confidence at lowest in 20yrs

Source: Inside Business
Published: Sunday, November 16, 2008 9:44 AEDT
Expires: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:44 AEDT

The NAB Business Survey this week found business confidence had fallen to its lowest level since the series started 20 years ago. Sales, profits and employment are down and forward orders have fallen to near recessionary levels.

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