Business confidence plummeted in November to its lowest point since April 2009, amid concerns about the soft global economy, according to a leading survey. National Australian Bank Ltd's latest monthly business survey showed business confidence fell to -9 in November from -1 in the previous month. NAB said confidence did not rise in any sector, with manufacturing recording the biggest fall. The lender said global fiscal tightening, a soft labour market and the strength of the Australian dollar were major factors weighing on confidence. Business conditions were unchanged, but still at their lowest point since April ... (full story)