ShareThere’s growing optimism about the U.S. economy among chief financial officers (CFO), according to a national survey conducted by Grant Thornton LLP.
Nearly half (48%) of CFOs and controllers surveyed say the economy will improve over the next six months, up from 30% six months ago.
However, CFOs have growing concern grows over inflation: 50% say their company intends to raise prices for its goods/services, up from 31% six months earlier and 24% one year ago.
About 40% of CFOs say their companies plan to add staff over the next six months, up from 28% six months ago, and 54% are optimistic about the future of their own company (up from 46% six months ago).
Regarding the disaster in Japan, 94% say it will affect the U.S. economy, and most believe it will take three to five years for Japan to recover fully.
| Are you concerned about a double-dip recession? | Oct. 2010 | April 2011 |
| Yes | 59% | 57% |
| No | 42% | 43% |
| Source: Grant Thornton LLC survey of CFOs |
