Business confidence in Scotland rose 10 points during September to 15%, ending three consecutive months of decline, according to the latest Business Barometer from the Bank of Scotland.
The survey, which included 98 businesses in Scotland, was conducted between 1 and 15 September; before the Chancellor’s mini-budget.
Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 18 points at 33%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up two points to -4%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 15%.
