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Finance chiefs do an about-face on economic concerns
Yahoo Financeยท2025-10-06 10:00

Core Insights - CFOs have shown a significant increase in optimism regarding the U.S. economy, with 51% expressing confidence, up from 39% in the previous quarter [1][3]. Group 1: CFO Optimism Trends - The optimism level among CFOs had previously declined sharply this year, peaking at 68% in Q4 2024 before falling due to tariff announcements by the Trump Administration [3]. - Recent survey results indicate a recovery in confidence, with notable increases in various areas such as supply chain needs, cost control, and technology objectives [4][5]. Group 2: Confidence Metrics - 57% of CFOs reported confidence in meeting supply chain needs, a rise of 20 percentage points from Q2 [5]. - Confidence in cost control increased by 13 points to 50%, while confidence in achieving technology objectives rose by 14 points to 66% [5]. Group 3: Future Concerns - Despite the increase in optimism, 45% of CFOs foresee potential layoffs in the next six months, indicating ongoing concerns about economic turbulence [6]. - The survey also highlighted the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with only 54% of CFOs confident that their tax function understands its benefits [7].