The Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Index went up to 116.6 in December of 2016 from 114.9 in November, driven by an increase in the indices of current personal finances (+2.8 percent to 113.0, the highest since May 2014) and propensity to save. At the same time, consumers showed concerns about the 2017 outlook for jobs. Mni Consumer Sentiment in China averaged 119.61 from 2007 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 131.86 in February of 2010 and a record low of 109.74 in October of 2015. The Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator tracks the degree of confidence and optimism consumers express on the economy, providing clues about retail strength and consumer spending. Survey participants are asked about their views on the current state of the economy, how they expect it to evolve over the next three months, and how it affects their spending decisions. At least 1,000 telephone interviews are conducted each month from 30 first, second and third tier cities in Eastern, Central and Western China. The score above 100 indicates that the number of optimists outweighed the number of pessimists. This page provides - China Mni Consumer Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mni Business Sentiment in Kenya decreased to 59.60 in January from 62.40 in December of 2016. Mni Business Sentiment in Kenya averaged 59.47 from 2014 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 69.10 in December of 2014 and a record low of 47 in February of 2015. The Standard Chartered MNI Kenya Business Sentiment Survey is a monthly poll of business executives in Kenya, including companies listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Companies are a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, construction and service sector companies. The survey provides the first snapshot of economic and business conditions, ahead of official data in Kenya. Respondents are asked a series of questions on their perceptions of current conditions and the outlook over the next quarter. A diffusion indicator is then calculated by adding the percentage share of positive responses to half the percentage of those respondents reporting no change. An indicator reading above 50 shows expansion, below 50 indicates contraction and a result of 50 means no change. Series which show a seasonal pattern are seasonally adjusted. This page provides - Kenya Mni Business Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mni Business Sentiment in Nigeria decreased to 54.70 in January from 58.90 in December of 2016. Mni Business Sentiment in Nigeria averaged 59.88 from 2014 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 69.60 in December of 2014 and a record low of 41.60 in September of 2016. The Standard Chartered MNI Nigeria Business Sentiment Survey is a monthly poll of business executives in Nigeria, including companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Companies are a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, construction and service sector companies. The survey provides the first snapshot of economic and business conditions, ahead of official data in Nigeria. Respondents are asked whether business activity has increased, decreased, or remained the same, compared with the previous month. They are also asked about their expectations over the next quarter. A diffusion indicator is then calculated by adding the percentage share of positive responses to half the percentage of those respondents reporting no change. An indicator reading above 50 shows expansion, below 50 indicates contraction and a result of 50 means no change. Series which show a seasonal pattern are seasonally adjusted. This page provides - Nigeria Mni Business Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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