Economic indicators

Financial executives are eyeing economic uncertainty and market volatility as they look ahead this year, according to a new report.

Accountants and other financial professionals in the U.S. are showing more signs of confidence in the economy, but optimism is waning elsewhere.

KPMG International forecasts slight growth in global GDP in 2025, then dampening in 2026 due to post-election policies in the U.S.

Global confidence among accountants globally declined in the third quarter to its lowest level since 2023, although confidence increased in North America.

Only about a quarter of CPA business executives expressed optimism about the prospects for the U.S. economy over the next 12 months, down from more than a third last quarter, according to a new survey.

A new survey from ACCA and the IMA reported a sharp decline in economic confidence among accountants and finance professionals in the U.S. and North America, although globally confidence seemed to be increasing.

To maintain steady organic growth and decrease time to value, financial leaders must implement effective response strategies.

Accounting and finance professionals are expressing greater confidence about the world economy this year, according to a new survey.

ADP's chief economist, Nela Richardson, shares her thoughts on what's in store economically for the year ahead.

Economic confidence among accountants in North America rebounded dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2023, but that didn't happen in most other parts of the world.

Business leaders who are also CPAs are unsure about the direction of the U.S. economy next year.

Accountants and financial professionals are feeling less upbeat about the economy in North America in the second quarter of the year, according to a quarterly survey from the IMA and ACCA.

They are feeling a little more upbeat about the U.S. economy as recession fears fade, according to a new survey.

Only 17% of executives now anticipate a recession, according to a survey released by PwC, and 74% believe they can attract and retain the talent they need.

Economic confidence among accountants in North America grew in the second quarter, but declined in other parts of the world.

American businesses are poised to slow or freeze hiring as they grow increasingly worried about the economic outlook, according to a Deloitte survey of chief financial officers.

The CAQ survey found auditing firm partners feeling pessimistic about issues like inflation, cybersecurity risks and greater regulation.

Accountants think small businesses will face some challenges in procuring fresh capital this year.

Finance professionals felt a little more upbeat about the world economy in the first quarter of the year, according to a recent survey.

Business leaders are more optimistic about revenue and profit expectations, though they still harbor concerns about the overall economy, according to a new survey.