Associated Industries of Massachusetts (A.I.M.)'s Business Confidence Index was 58.6 for September, representing a fall of three points, but still above 50 - the threshold indicating that the state's employer community is generally optimistic. The index is based on a survey of A.I.M member companies across the Commonwealth, looking at current and prospective business conditions.

Click here for the press release, October 5, 2004.

See also the Economy Sector of the Boston Indicators Report.