Surveying and understanding business and investment
sentiment helps understand the environment. Hard numbers from economic research
are helpful but so are the thoughts and opinions of business executives. They are the ones who use those numbers and ofen influence those numbers. If
they are feeling optimistic and can find resources, work in a stable market, then there will be increased upward economic pressure. Labor challenges may
still be a challenge.
-2/3 executives express optimisim.
-29% optimistic about global conditions
-59% optimism regional economy.
-60% optimism indusry performance
-75% optimism about their own companies.
-74% expect revenues to increase.
-65% more profits
-51% plan to expend employment.
-77% indicae rising costs
-53% plan to introduce new products/services.
-34% plan to expand into new domestic markets.
-71% do not see a recession.
-46% workforce challenges expected.
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