Dun & Bradstreet: Businesses Show Growing Optimism Amid Global Challenges

Sheryl_Wharff

Dun & Bradstreet released its Q3 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report. The latest quarterly report shows increased optimism across all five indices – business, supply chain continuity, financial and investment conditions, and ESG initiatives – for the first time since the launch of the report in Q3 2023.

Worldwide, businesses have rallied against persistent geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, with global business optimism and financial confidence rising by more than 12%. Additionally, the steps taken by most central banks towards easing interest rates have bolstered optimism, with global financial confidence increasing more than 23%. Driven by improved macroeconomic conditions, businesses are notably optimistic about sales and new orders, while financial and investment confidence has surged due to expectations of favorable operating conditions and reduced borrowing costs.

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