Business Outlook Survey Archives - CFO

Two-Thirds of Executives Don’t Expect 2023 Recession: Weekly Stat

Two-Thirds of Executives Don’t Expect 2023 Recession: Weekly Stat

Despite indicators, a majority of finance execs are still confident in both economic outlook and their own ability to execute.

By Adam Zaki | May 17, 2023

75% of CFOs Embrace Double Digit Spending Increases

75% of CFOs Embrace Double Digit Spending Increases

CFOs want to spend more, but access to capital is the challenge, per the CFO Alliance sentiment report.

By Adam Zaki | January 26, 2023

Data Security Distracts CFOs from ‘Day Jobs’

Data Security Distracts CFOs from ‘Day Jobs’

About 20% of finance chiefs admit their companies' systems have been hacked, yet their level of optimism stays at a record high: Duke/CFO Outlook Survey.

By David McCann | June 13, 2018

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism

Tax Cuts Trigger CFO Optimism

U.S. finance chiefs see earnings growth in 2018, but they also expect higher wage and benefits costs.

By | February 20, 2018

The CFOs Who Wouldn’t Be King

The CFOs Who Wouldn’t Be King

Only one in five finance chiefs see themselves moving into the top job. Are they having a crisis of confidence—or being realistic?

By Josh Hyatt | March 2, 2017

‘Trump Bump’ Buoys CFO Optimism

Corporate Finance

‘Trump Bump’ Buoys CFO Optimism

The Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey finds optimism among U.S. finance chiefs lifted by the election of Donald Trump.

By Josh Hyatt | February 7, 2017

Trump Win Boosts U.S. Business Optimism

Trump Win Boosts U.S. Business Optimism

The fourth-quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey reflects what researchers call the "Trump Jump."

By | December 7, 2016

CFOs: Financial Future Hangs on Upcoming Election

CFOs: Financial Future Hangs on Upcoming Election

A new survey reveals 87% of CFOs believe the economic future of their companies depends on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.

By Sean Allocca | October 4, 2016

The Business of Politics

The Business of Politics

U.S. companies are reducing hiring/spending plans due to political uncertainty, according to a recent Duke University/CFO Magazine survey.

By | June 8, 2016

Red Skies and Blue Oceans

Growth Strategies

Red Skies and Blue Oceans

In the first quarter Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey, finance executives want to make sure their companies are prepared for any forecast.

By David W. Owens | March 9, 2016

In Search of Certainty

In Search of Certainty

Fourth-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey show the effects of economic uncertainty.

By David W. Owens | December 9, 2015

A Turn for the Worse

A Turn for the Worse

Third-quarter results from the Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey show executives’ optimism flagging.

By David W. Owens | October 23, 2015

A Turn in the Weather for Economic Outlooks

A Turn in the Weather for Economic Outlooks

Executives' outlooks have taken a turn for the worse around the globe.

By David W. Owens | September 10, 2015

Wage Pressures, Competition, Cyber-Security Temper U.S. Outlook

Wage Pressures, Competition, Cyber-Security Temper U.S. Outlook

Results from the 2nd-quarter Duke University/CFO Magazine Global Business Outlook survey

By David W. Owens | June 10, 2015

The Problems of Prosperity

The Problems of Prosperity

The Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey reveals new challenges for U.S. finance executives.

By David W. Owens | March 11, 2015