Economic optimism declines but company confidence remains stable: AICPA and CIMA survey
According to the latest AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey conducted from May 5–27, US economic optimism dropped to 32% in Q2 2026 compared to 39% in Q1. Global economic confidence also fell to 19%. Despite this decline, executives remained optimistic about their own organizations' prospects at 49%, citing resilience amid macroeconomic challenges.
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