Provident Bank’s Annual Economic Outlook Survey Shows Business Optimism Amidst Increases in Capital Spending, Hiring and Tech Investment

Yet Inflation, Rising Debt and Trade Tensions Remain Top Concerns for 2025ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, released the results of its 2025 Economic Outlook survey showcasing widespread optimism and confidence from 1,000 business owners and leaders on both the U.S. economic landscape and within their own companies. Specifically, businesses are increasing capital spending, investing in technology (specifically AI), and pointing ...