Overall Economy

16%

of CEOs said the economy recently improved (up from 15% in Q2)

Future Economy

13%

of CEOs expect the economy to improve in the year ahead (up from 11% in Q2)

Expected Revenues

55%

of CEOs expect increased revenues in the year ahead (up from 50% in Q2)

Profitability Projections

42%

of CEOs expect increased profits in the year ahead (unchanged from 42% in Q2)

Future Investments

35%

of CEOs expect to increase investments in the year ahead (up from 32% in Q2)

Future Employment

48%

of CEOs plan to expand their workforce in the next year (unchanged from 48% in Q2)