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The 2Q25 survey revealed a modest decline in regional economic sentiment, driven by rising uncertainty, elevated costs, new tariffs, and the absence of interest rate cuts. Business leaders, particularly in the Northern region, expressed growing concern about the macroeconomic outlook, marking a shift from the optimism seen earlier in the year.

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