Sōzō Pulse

Year:

2026

Selected survey:

Q2 – CFOs

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CFOs’ sentiment about the state of the economy compared to a year ago

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CFOs’ predictions about the economy in their country over the next 12 months

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Factors CFOs believe will impact their business in 2026

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The next 12 months is a time to:

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CFOs’ priorities over the next 12 months

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Compared to a year ago, it is:

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CFOs’ plans to raise capital in the next 12 months

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CFOs' expectations for when the IPO window will fully reopen

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CFOs’ plans toward R&D spending in the next 12 months

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CFOs plan to use generative AI to:

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Expectation for when investments in AI tools will repay themselves

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What’s the biggest mistake companies are making when it comes to AI and headcount?

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In the past year, which have been the primary drivers of AI investment decisions?

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CFOs’ sentiment about the state of the economy compared to a year ago

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01 of 13

CFOs’ sentiment about the state of the economy compared to a year ago

02 of 13

CFOs’ predictions about the economy in their country over the next 12 months

03 of 13

Factors CFOs believe will impact their business in 2026

04 of 13

The next 12 months is a time to:

05 of 13

CFOs’ priorities over the next 12 months

06 of 13

Compared to a year ago, it is:

07 of 13

CFOs’ plans to raise capital in the next 12 months

08 of 13

CFOs' expectations for when the IPO window will fully reopen

09 of 13

CFOs’ plans toward R&D spending in the next 12 months

10 of 13

CFOs plan to use generative AI to:

11 of 13

Expectation for when investments in AI tools will repay themselves

12 of 13

What’s the biggest mistake companies are making when it comes to AI and headcount?

13 of 13

In the past year, which have been the primary drivers of AI investment decisions?