Oct 21, 2026 · 7 min · 7 segments
Good vibes in the boardroom. What could go wrong? After a year of economic uncertainty, CEOs and CFOs appear to be feeling better about 2027. Recent executive surveys show improving confidence…
New surveys show executives planning more hiring and capital investment as confidence in the economy improves, even as inflation and geopolitical risks persist.
Written by Urt de Lombard, October 13, 2026.
Published to executive.endeavoredge.com.
Feeling gloomy about 2027 and beyond? If so, you're part of a group that appears to be steadily shrinking.
A handful of recent surveys reveal a growing confidence among CEOs, CFOs, and other senior leaders about how they'll grow their business, ward off the cost challenges facing them, and manage investments in technology and talent.
As 2026 has progressed and the initial shock of the Iran war has worn off, C-suites have grown increasingly upbeat and their teams have become better equipped to push ahead.
They're used to dealing with uncertainties.
Manolis Saradakis, head of global industrials and services at U.S. Bank, said clients now have backups for backups.
New surveys show executives planning more hiring and capital investment as confidence in the economy improves, even as inflation and geopolitical risks persist.
Written by Urt de Lombard, October 13, 2026.
Published to executive.endeavoredge.com.
Feeling gloomy about 2027 and beyond? If so, you're part of a group that appears to be steadily shrinking.
A handful of recent surveys reveal a growing confidence among CEOs, CFOs, and other senior leaders about how they'll grow their business, ward off the cost challenges facing them, and manage investments in technology and talent.
As 2026 has progressed and the initial shock of the Iran war has worn off, C-suites have grown increasingly upbeat and their teams have become better equipped to push ahead.
They're used to dealing with uncertainties.
Manolis Saradakis, head of global industrials and services at U.S. Bank, said clients now have backups for backups.
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