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Business confidence soars
Deloitte CFO Survey: 2019 Q4
January 2020
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“The fog of uncertainty that has lingered over the UK since the 2016 EU referendum is lifting. CFOs’ perceptions of external uncertainty have fallen from one of the highest ever readings to near-average levels, and they are beginning 2020 with sentiment levels that would have been unimaginable at any time in the last three years.”
Ian Stewart, chief economist at Deloitte
“It is very encouraging to see such a dramatic uptick in business confidence. The big question is to what extent positive expectations for revenues, spending and hiring, translate into an actual strengthening of corporate activity in 2020. In addition to boosting business confidence, a majority government is well placed to focus on the challenges and opportunities the UK faces. Rebalancing the economy, driving growth across all regions and focusing on skills and social mobility can help to position the UK as an attractive place to do business in the long term.”
Richard Houston, senior partner and chief executive of Deloitte North and South Europe
Previous editions
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2019 Q3
Persistent uncertainty takes its toll
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2019 Q2
Corporate caution, financial market optimism
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2019 Q1
The dash for cash
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2018 Q4
Cost is king
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2018 Q3
Deal or no deal – that is the question
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2018 Q2
Defensive and watchful
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2018 Q1
Brexit transition boosts business confidence
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2017 Q4
Focus on cost control, no retreat on growth
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2017 Q3
Optimism bounces
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2017 Q2
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2017 Q1
Brexit shock eases
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2016 Q4
Greater optimism yet to ignite risk appetite
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2016 Q3
Brexit looms large
The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2016 Q2
Brexit blow to business confidence
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