Mint Business Insights: April 2026 edition
Key insights from our latest report:
1. Two months ago only 5% of businesses were concerned about the functioning of their supply chains, now 31% are worried.
2. The net proportion of businesses expecting improved revenue has dropped from 32% to just 10% in one month.
3. A firm upward trend in hiring intentions which started in the middle of last year has come to a sudden halt.
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