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B usiness Optimism Index Qatar Q1 2009

B usiness Optimism Index Qatar Q1 2009. Presented by Dun & Bradstreet Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji). Business Optimism Index. The D&B Business Optimism Index is recognized world over as a measures of the pulse of the business community

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B usiness Optimism Index Qatar Q1 2009

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  1. Business Optimism Index Qatar Q1 2009 Presented by Dun & BradstreetQatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji)

  2. Business Optimism Index • The D&B Business Optimism Index is recognized world over as a measures of the pulse of the business community • Expectation survey among 500 business owners and senior executives between 9th Nov and 23rd Nov for the quarter starting Jan 2009 • Respondents questioned on their expectations for relevant business parameters • Also surveyed respondents regarding current business conditions vis-à-vis: impact of global financial crisis, investment plans, primary concerns etc. • Hydrocarbon sector survey conducted separately • Provides insights into the short-term outlook of the business community on investment, sales, profit growth etc • Analysis of major trends, outlook and issues concerning the business community

  3. Business sentiments still healthy • Drop from last quarter; Outlook still positive • Robust Sales and New Orders expectations • Sharp drop in Selling Price Index

  4. Growth momentum intact Volume of Sales New Orders • Demand levels expected to remain firm • Trading and Manufacturing units expect a strong quarter ahead • Sentiments in Finance and Real Estate sector hit by liquidity concerns

  5. Profitability expectations modest % • Trade, Transport & Hotels sector most upbeat • Positive sentiments in the Manufacturing and Real Estate sector • Financial enterprises treading cautiously

  6. Cautious about costs New Employees Level of stock • New employment creation expected to pace down • Most new jobs in Trade, Transport and Hotels sector • Inventories expected to stay at last quarter levels

  7. Downward pressure on prices • Significant drop in Selling Price Index across sectors • Majority keep their selling prices at last quarter levels

  8. Oil and Gas Sector • Energy Sector sentiments nosedive • Bleak Selling Price and Profits outlook • No new employment generation in the sector

  9. Will global financial crisis Affect business? Oil and Gas Sector Non Hydrocarbon Sector • Global spread of the financial crisis hits confidence • Energy sector impacted most • One third of the non hydrocarbon economy feels pinched too

  10. Holding back new Investments Cost of Capital Investment Plans • Divided outlook for the cost of capital • 49% units plan no Investments in the next quarter • Trade, Transport and Hotels sector continues to expand operations

  11. Business Concerns Non Hydrocarbon Sector Oil and Gas Sector • Escalation in costs considered a major roadblock • Drop in global oil prices poses a serious concern for the oil and gas sector • Market volatility and competition cited as other business concerns

  12. Outlook for Q1 2009 • Global Recession poses challenges to the Economy • Businesses expect to withstand the crisis with govt. support • Moderate growth in demand and profitability levels • Business units cautious regarding new commitment in light of market uncertainties • Inflationary pressures to ease

  13. THANK YOU

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