Business confidence in Scotland rose 28 points during the beginning of June to 50%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.
Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 22 points at 52%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up 34 points to 48%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 50%.
The survey of 1,200 businesses each month - including 90 in Scotland - found that a net balance of 49% of businesses in Scotland expect to increase staff levels over the next year, up 20 points on last month.
