This box article gives a general overview of the prevailing business sentiment in Hong Kong. based on results from various surveys that are available in the public domain. indicate that overall business sentiment has improved visibly since the second half of 2025. compared with those conducted earlier in 2025 (Chart 1). According to the latest survey, the similar to the net balance of -2 in the previous round, and was notably higher than those in the earlier rounds in 2025, which ranged from -10 to -8. The “financing and insurance” sector was in particular positive about the business outlook, services" sectors expected their business situation to be worse. As for hiring appetite, the latest overall situation showed some slight easing compared with the previous round, yet near-term business outlook. Respondents were asked to exclude seasonal influences in their responses.