Overall Economy

18%

of CEOs said the economy recently improved (down from 26% in Q1)

Future Economy

23%

of CEOs expect the economy to improve in the year ahead (down from 26% in Q1)

Expected Revenues

60%

of CEOs expect increased revenues in the year ahead (unchanged from 60% in Q1)

Profitability Projections

48%

of CEOs expect increased profits in the year ahead (up from 46% in Q1)

Future Investments

35%

of CEOs expect to increase investments in the year ahead (marginal decline from 36% in Q1)

Future Employment

49%

of CEOs plan to expand their workforce in the next year (down from 51% in Q1)