Coming soon - A report with a difference
Our analysts conduct 17,000 company meetings throughout the year, talking to CEOs, CFOs and division heads. Their survey provides an aggregate measure of sentiment based on that access as well as a wealth of proprietary analysis of the companies they cover. 
 
What a difference a year makes - Our findings reveal a corporate environment that is almost unrecognisable from 2016:
 
Renewed corporate confidence
After three years of deteriorating sentiment, our analysts are much more optimistic. Management confidence has improved to its highest level since 2014, demand is rising and the prospects for returns on capital have strengthened considerably.
 
Technological disruption is intensifying
This escalation is forcing companies to up their IT budgets and often rethink their business models. With technological innovation spreading and deepening in all sectors, IT is performing strongly, despite itself being disrupted.
 
Business trumps politics
Business leaders are generally not adjusting strategic plans in response to political uncertainty, unless such risks become real, as with Brexit. Still, protectionist tendencies are broadly viewed as counterproductive everywhere - including the US. 
 
So keep an eye on your inbox next week for the full report and some great tools you can use with your clients!
 

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