Semper Finds Pessimism Regarding Third-Quarter Sales in Latest ‘Industry Insight’ Survey

The most recent survey indicates mixed business trends:

• 75 percent of companies surveyed reported a profitable second quarter. This represents a six-point increase over last quarter.

• Looking at the first two weeks of third quarter, companies reporting an increase in current sales are down by 15 points. The number of companies reporting a decrease in sales is up 12 points over the previous quarter.