CFO Optimism Soars as Election Uncertainty Recedes

Grant Thornton's CFO survey for the fourth quarter of 2024 reveals a significant surge in optimism among finance leaders, driven by the resolution of election-related uncertainties and recent Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Finance leaders displayed unprecedented confidence in meeting growth projections, increased demand, cost control goals, and labor needs. Economic optimism, meanwhile, increased 22 percentage points from the previous quarter, reaching the highest level since Q3 of 2021.

Meanwhile, the use of generative AI continues to expand dramatically and cybersecurity concerns are increasing as technology modernization speeds forward. Read the full survey report to see how finance leaders can drive growth in this time of optimism and transformation.

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