A net positive number for these indices means that business conditions or revenue trends are favourable. A negative number means that business conditions or revenue trends are adverse.
单词
positive 英 [ˈpɒzətɪv] 美 ['pɑzətɪv] adj. 积极的;[数] 正的,[医][化学] 阳性的;确定的,肯定的;实际的,真实的;绝对的 n. 正数;[摄] 正片 比较级 more positive 最高级 most positive
indices 英 ['ɪndɪsiːz] 美 ['ɪndɪsiz] n. 指数;目录(index的复数)