CFOs Express Greater Optimism About North American Economy in Q1/24
According to Deloitte’s quarterly CFO Signals survey, in North America, 59% of CFOs expressed optimism for the current economy in Q1/24, up from the 47% tracked in Q4/23.
According to Deloitte’s quarterly CFO Signals survey, in North America, 59% of CFOs expressed optimism for the current economy in Q1/24, up from the 47% tracked in Q4/23.
Pathward released its “Small Business Credit Habits and Needs” report, which found that while one in three small businesses have struggled with cash flow in the changing economy, 70% consider themselves to be in growth mode. Based on a survey of 1,000 small business owners and executive decision-makers, the report aims to uncover their financing […]
Citizens Business Conditions Index rose to 51.8 in Q4/23, supported by continued resilience in the labor market and consumer trends. The second consecutive quarterly reading above 50 indicates that the U.S. economy exited 2023 with momentum.
The vast majority (94%) of financial service leaders are confident that their businesses are “digitally fit for the future” but doubts remain with 26% saying they suffer from “tech anxiety” when it comes to artificial intelligence and machine learning, according to new research.
Nearly 70% of lenders are concerned about anticipated small business lending data collection regulations and the ability to manage those requirements, according to Wolters Kluwer, which reported concerns about new regulations have “jumped considerably” in 2022.
Nearly 70% of lenders are concerned about anticipated small business lending data collection regulations and the ability to manage those requirements, according to Wolters Kluwer, which reported concerns about new regulations have “jumped considerably” in 2022.
Eighty two percent of small business owners want governments to do more to address inflation, according to a recent survey from Equifax Canada. Managing cash flows is one of the major challenges experienced by 60% %of survey respondents.
Despite all we know about Chapter 11 bankruptcy, there is still a lot left to be uncovered. Examining how the process affects minority-owned businesses is an especially lacking area of study, but there are potential insights to be found in the limited research that has been done as well as the more largely available data on the consumer side.
According to a new survey of 112 private credit industry professionals conducted by Katten in February, 91% of investors and 80% of lenders expect deal flow to increase this year and are optimistic about several deal categories and sectors.
According to Deloitte’s CFO Signals Survey, CFOs are showing greater optimism for their organizations’ financial prospects, with 67% reporting they are somewhat or significantly more optimistic compared with three months ago.