Alabama Business Confidence Index Q4 Reports Are In
The Alabama Business Confidence Index (ABCI) captures economic expectations for the upcoming quarter from business executives across the state. Using six key indicators and a composite index, the ABCI provides valuable insight into how leaders view Alabama’s economic outlook and how their forecasts compare to their peers.
The statewide Q4 report indicates a contractionary outlook, with a score of 49.5, meaning most respondents anticipate a slight decline in economic conditions. In contrast, Birmingham’s outlook shows renewed optimism. After a neutral forecast in Q3 2025, Birmingham’s ABCI climbed 3.8 points to 53.6, signaling a mildly expansionary expectation for the local economy.