OCBC SME Index

OCBC SME Index: Which sectors excelled and lagged in 1Q24?

Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.7 reading.
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OCBC SME Index: Which sectors excelled and lagged in 1Q24?

Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.7 reading.
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OCBC SME Index: Which sectors are the best and worst performers of 4Q23?

Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.5 reading.

OCBC SME Index: Which sectors are the best and worst performers of 3Q23?

Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.6 reading.

OCBC SME Index: Which sector performed best in Q2?

The top sector's reading jumped to 52.8 in Q2 from 50.9 in Q1.

OCBC SME Index: Which sectors saw improved activity in Q1?

Expanding to 50.5, the index indicated improved activity amongst SMEs for the quarter.

Chart of the Day: OCBC SME Index expands for the fifth quarter in a row

This is despite contractions in the F&B, education, retail, and construction sectors. 

SMEs post sharp recovery in the second quarter

The OCBC SME Index shoots by 8.3 points to 59.5 as small and medium-sized enterprises gain momentum.