business optimism

Executive Optimism Hits Three-Year High
The Economy

Executive Optimism Hits Three-Year High

“What we’re seeing is a broad expectation that things will really open up in the second half of the year."
By Matthew Heller | June 3, 2021
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Stimulus Checks, Vaccines Fuel Executive Optimism
The Economy

Stimulus Checks, Vaccines Fuel Executive Optimism

An AICPA survey finds "a resurgent sense of optimism about the economy overall, despite the deep pain that remains in key sectors and industries."
By Matthew Heller | March 4, 2021
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Execs Fear Harm Without Further Economic Aid
The Economy

Execs Fear Harm Without Further Economic Aid

But even amid the current surge in COVID-19 cases, an AICPA survey found executives had an improved outlook on the U.S. economy.
By Matthew Heller | December 10, 2020
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Business Optimism Rebounds From Virus Shock
The Economy

Business Optimism Rebounds From Virus Shock

"We’re digging out of a very deep hole of pessimism. Comparisons are still tracking with the years immediately following the Great Recession."
By Matthew Heller | September 3, 2020
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Trump Win Boosts U.S. Business Optimism
The Economy

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
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Election Drags Down Small Business Optimism
The Economy

Election Drags Down Small Business Optimism

"Small business owners are deeply uncertain about the future, and that is affecting their decisions,” the NFIB says.
By Matthew Heller | October 12, 2016
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62% of Execs See Business Growth in Next Year
The Economy

62% of Execs See Business Growth in Next Year

The AICPA finds economic optimism has stabilized, with profit expectations and employment also showing strength in the third quarter.
By Matthew Heller | September 2, 2016
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U.S. Firms Profitable in China Despite Headwinds
Strategy

U.S. Firms Profitable in China Despite Headwinds

The US-China Business Council reports 90% of firms were profitable last year but business confidence continues to decline.
By Matthew Heller | August 25, 2016
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