A survey produced by the Scottish Chambers network and the Fraser of Allander Institute, suggests further evidence of confidence in the Scottish economy. The key points were:

• Only 15% of firms across the sample reported declining optimism, suggesting resilient business confidence.
• 48% of firms reporting increased overall revenue, with only 18% reporting a decrease.
• 89% of firms have increased or maintained levels of investment relative to the previous quarter.
• Recruitment difficulties rising across sectors, in addition to the proportion of businesses seeking to increase wages.

https://thoughtcontrolscotland.com/2018/07/19/89-of-scottish-firms-increase-or-maintain-investment/