Economic Optimism Slips While Company Confidence Holds Firm

Economic optimism dips, while company confidence holds steady – survey

Economic confidence among business leaders weakened in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026), even as executives remained relatively upbeat about their own organisations’ prospects, according to the latest AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey, conducted from 5–27 May 2026, drew 212 responses from certified public accountants (CPAs) and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) in senior positions. According to the survey, US e…

Survey: Economic Optimism Slips; Company Confidence Holds Firm

NEW YORK – Business executive sentiment reflects a growing divide between macroeconomic concerns and own-company optimism, according to the second-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.  While optimism about broader economic conditions softened, confidence in individual organizations continued to edge higher, highlighting a cautious but resilient business outlook. The survey, which polls chief executive officers, […] The post Survey: Ec…

Economic Optimism Slips While Company Confidence Holds Firm

Business executive sentiment reflects a growing divide between macroeconomic concerns and own-company optimism, according to the second-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. While optimism about broader economic conditions softened, confidence in individual organizations continued to edge higher, highlighting a cautious but resilient business outlook. The survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controlle…

Economic Optimism Slips While Company Confidence Holds Firm in AICPA Survey

49% of executives expressed optimism about their own organizations’ prospects, signaling continued confidence at the company level.