21.   A negative number means that a majority feel glum about the economy.

22.   A negative number shows more business leaders are pessimistic about the outlook for the economy over the next three months than optimistic.

23.   A negative number shows that more managers remain pessimistic about the economy than remain optimistic.

24.   A negative number means a greater percentage of companies are pessimistic.

25.   A negative number means a majority of managers are pessimistic about business prospects in the coming months.

26.   A negative number means most managers are pessimistic about the economy.

27.   A negative number shows more business leaders are pessimistic about the economy than optimistic.

28.   A negative number shows that more managers are pessimistic about the economy than are optimistic.

29.   A negative number shows that more managers are pessimistic about the economy than optimistic.

30.   A negative number signifies that more managers are pessimistic about the economy than optimistic.