Overall Economy

26%

of CEOs said the economy recently improved (up from 20% in Q4)

Future Economy

26%

of CEOs expect the economy to improve in the year ahead (up from 21% in Q4)

Expected Revenues

60%

of CEOs expect increased revenues in the year ahead (up from 59% in Q4)

Profitability Projections

46%

of CEOs expect increased profits in the year ahead (a marginal decline from 47% in Q4)

Future Investments

36%

of CEOs expect to increase investments in the year ahead (marginal increase from 35% in Q4)

Future Employment

51%

of CEOs plan to expand their workforce in the next year (down from 56% in Q4)