The FT/Economist Global Business Barometer tracks changes in business sentiment over time, along with variations in the opinions held by executives working in different regions and sectors. The Barometer is based on a global survey of more than 1,500 business executives carried out four times a year by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the Financial Times and The Economist. Related story »

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    Key
    What are your expectations for
    Your company
    Over the next six months?
    What are your expectations for
    Your industry
    Over the next six months?
    What are your expectations for
    The global economy
    Over the next six months?
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    Source: Economist Intelligence Unit
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