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The Business Confidence Index (BCI) gauges the economic vitality of Massachusetts. Scored on a 100-point scale, with 50 indicating neutrality, readings above 50 signify optimism, while those below indicate pessimism. The BCI is overseen by the AIM Board of Economic Advisors, comprised of distinguished economists and business leaders. It assesses employer readiness to expand, hire, and make capital investments.

Business Confidence Declines at Year-End

Massachusetts business confidence ended 2025 in pessimistic territory for the tenth straight month, with the AIM Business Confidence Index falling to 46.8 in December amid declining confidence in the state and U.S. economies.

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Business Confidence Rebounds in November

MA business confidence rose to 48.5 in Nov. but remained pessimistic amid mixed sector performance & inflation concerns.

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Business Confidence Declines in October

MA business confidence hit 46.5 in October, staying in pessimistic territory amid the federal shutdown and uncertainty.

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Business Confidence Slides in September

MA employers’ confidence fell to 47.5 in September, though employment stayed optimistic at 52.6.

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Sara L. Johnson, Chair, Board of Economic Advisors

“The Business Confidence Index at once identifies developing trends that will shape the economy and the manner in which those trends will affect the willingness of companies to invest, hire and grow.”