Business Outlook Survey Archives - CFO

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

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

Is Breaking Up Always Hard?

Is Breaking Up Always Hard?

In the latest Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey, finance executives reveal few concerns about the UK’s Brexit decision.

By Josh Hyatt | November 14, 2016

Corporate Finance

Sunny Side Up

CFO optimism about the economy soars in the U.S. but plummets in Latin America, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.

By David W. Owens | October 20, 2014

A Split Decision on Cash

A Split Decision on Cash

The Duke/CFO Magazine Global Business Outlook Survey shows finance chiefs in some regions deciding that they can afford to invest again in growth.

By David W. Owens | July 18, 2014

A Global Affliction

Growth Companies

A Global Affliction

Finance executives around the world are plagued by uncertainty about the economy, politics and more.

By David W. Owens | June 30, 2014

A Split Decision on Cash

Growth Companies

A Split Decision on Cash

The Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey shows some U.S. finance chiefs deciding that they can afford to invest again in growth.

By David W. Owens | June 11, 2014

Seeking Certainty

Seeking Certainty

The optimism of U.S. finance leaders is tempered by uncertainty about economic policy and regulation, according to the latest Duke/CFO Outlook Survey.

By David W. Owens | April 16, 2014

Profits Up, Jobs Flat

Profits Up, Jobs Flat

U.S. finance chiefs see robust earnings growth and weak hiring ahead, according to the latest Duke/CFO Outlook Survey.

By David W. Owens | February 1, 2014

A Guarded Employment Diagnosis in a Slow Recovery

A Guarded Employment Diagnosis in a Slow Recovery

The latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook Survey shows U.S. finance chiefs remain optimistic, but are wary of hiring.

By David W. Owens | December 11, 2013

Slow and Unsteady

Slow and Unsteady

CFOs are pessimistic about 2013.

By Kate O'Sullivan | February 7, 2013

Shaky Ground

Facing uncertainty at home and abroad, CFOs are growing more pessimistic, according to the latest Duke/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Business Outlook Survey.

By Kate O'Sullivan | October 8, 2012

Muddling Through

Muddling Through

CFOs continue to hire but are less optimistic, according to the latest Duke/&splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> Business Outlook Survey.

By Kate O'Sullivan | August 1, 2012

Have We Reached the End of the Tunnel?

Have We Reached the End of the Tunnel?

CFO optimism matches prerecession levels, and hiring plans gain steam.

By Kate O'Sullivan | April 15, 2012

Proceeding with Caution

Proceeding with Caution

While the global outlook is mixed, U.S. CFOs are somewhat more optimistic.

By Kate O'Sullivan | February 1, 2012