CEO's verliezen vertrouwen in economie en verwachten verslechtering komende zes maanden

Business leaders worldwide are increasingly pessimistic about economic prospects, with CEO confidence dropping sharply in the first half of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions and rapid technological disruption. A survey tracking 141 executives revealed their optimism declined from 59 to 47 points between the opening and second quarters, signaling expectations for deteriorating conditions ahead.