The Lehigh Valley business sentiment index is on a down-trend.
The Lehigh Valley's Business Sentiment Index (BSI) experienced a sharp decline in 2022 as inflation surged. The rate of decline eased by late 2023 after a significant drop in the rate of inflation. At 54, the BSI is down 5% for the year but still above 50, indicating that more businesses maintain a positive outlook than a negative one.
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(Original air-date: 11/8/24)
