全球经济状况调查：2024年第二季度（英译中）

Global Economic Confidence - Global confidence among accountants and financial professionals in Q2 2024 is slightly above the historical average, with notable regional divergences[5] - Confidence in Western Europe rose significantly, while North America saw a sharp decline, with the US confidence dropping by 28 percentage points[9][21] - Asia-Pacific confidence increased modestly, supported by global economic improvements and manufacturing cycles[21] Key Indicators - The global new orders index rose modestly in Q2, with a significant increase in Asia-Pacific, now well above its historical average[9][21] - Capital expenditure and employment indices showed mixed results, with capital expenditure rising sharply in Asia-Pacific but declining in North America[21][22] - CFO confidence improved, with new orders and capital expenditure indices rising significantly, though concerns over operating costs remain high[28][31] Regional Analysis - North America experienced a sharp decline in confidence, with all key indices (confidence, new orders, capital expenditure) below historical averages[21] - Western Europe saw a moderate rise in confidence, aligning with economic recovery, though key indicators suggest a mixed outlook[22] - Asia-Pacific benefited from global economic improvements, with new orders and capital expenditure indices rising significantly[21] Risks and Concerns - Economic risks are no longer the top concern for financial services professionals, with cybersecurity emerging as a key risk priority[5][32] - Operating cost pressures remain elevated across most regions, with 70% of CFOs reporting increased costs, well above historical averages[12][13] - Concerns about clients or suppliers going out of business eased slightly but remain elevated by historical standards[6][19] CFO Perspectives - CFOs reported increased optimism, with significant gains in new orders and capital expenditure indices, though operating cost concerns persist[28][31] - The employment index for CFOs improved slightly, while capital expenditure saw the third-largest gain on record, now slightly below historical averages[28][31]