Recent Economy

18%

of CEOs reported economic improvements (unchanged from Q2)

Future Economy

32%

of CEOs expect the economy to improve in the next year (up from 23% last quarter)

Revenue Projections

63%

of CEOs expect increased revenues (an increase from 60% in Q2)

Profitability Projections

49%

of CEOs expect increased profits in the year ahead (an uptick from 48% last quarter)

Investment Plans

34%

of CEOs plan to increase fixed investments in the next 12 months (a slight decrease from 35% in Q2)

Workforce Plans

50%

of CEOs plan to expand their workforce over the next 12 months (up from 49% last quarter)