Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Optimism Insights Report Shows Quarterly Increase
Dun & Bradstreet's Q4 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report reveals a 7% increase in business optimism quarter-over-quarter. Key findings include:
1. The Global Business Optimism Index rose by 7.3%, with 75% of businesses expressing confidence in sales and orders.
2. The Global Supply Chain Continuity Index improved by 6.8% due to nearshoring and alternative routes.
3. The Global Business Financial Confidence Index increased by 6.3% due to expected improved financial conditions.
4. The Global Business Investment Confidence Index improved by 3.6%.
5. The Global Business ESG Index increased by 6.1% due to regulatory requirements and investor awareness.
U.S. businesses recorded a 9% rise in optimism, while the U.K. and Spain saw increases of 13% and 9% respectively.
Il rapporto di Dun & Bradstreet sulle prospettive di ottimismo aziendale globali per il quarto trimestre 2024 rivela un aumento del 7% dell'ottimismo aziendale rispetto al trimestre precedente. Le principali scoperte includono:
1. L'indice globale di ottimismo aziendale è aumentato del 7,3%, con il 75% delle aziende che esprimono fiducia nelle vendite e negli ordini.
2. L'indice di continuità della catena di approvvigionamento globale è migliorato del 6,8% grazie al nearshoring e a percorsi alternativi.
3. L'indice di fiducia finanziaria globale delle imprese è aumentato del 6,3% grazie a condizioni finanziarie attese in miglioramento.
4. L'indice di fiducia negli investimenti delle aziende globali è migliorato del 3,6%.
5. L'indice globale ESG delle imprese è aumentato del 6,1% a causa di requisiti normativi e maggiore consapevolezza degli investitori.
Le aziende statunitensi hanno registrato un aumento del 9% nell'ottimismo, mentre Regno Unito e Spagna hanno visto aumenti rispettivamente del 13% e del 9%.
El informe de Dun & Bradstreet sobre las perspectivas de optimismo empresarial global para el cuarto trimestre de 2024 revela un aumento del 7% en el optimismo empresarial en comparación con el trimestre anterior. Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
1. El índice global de optimismo empresarial aumentó un 7,3%, con el 75% de las empresas expresando confianza en ventas y pedidos.
2. El índice de continuidad de la cadena de suministro global mejoró un 6,8% gracias al nearshoring y rutas alternativas.
3. El índice de confianza financiera global de los negocios aumentó un 6,3% debido a las expectativas de mejora en las condiciones financieras.
4. El índice de confianza en la inversión empresarial global mejoró un 3,6%.
5. El índice ESG empresarial global aumentó un 6,1% debido a los requisitos regulatorios y la conciencia de los inversores.
Las empresas de EE.UU. registraron un aumento del 9% en optimismo, mientras que el Reino Unido y España vieron aumentos de 13% y 9% respectivamente.
Dun & Bradstreet의 2024년 4분기 글로벌 비즈니스 낙관성 인사이트 보고서에 따르면, 분기 대비 7%의 비즈니스 낙관성이 증가했습니다. 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
1. 글로벌 비즈니스 낙관성 지수는 7.3% 상승했으며, 75%의 기업이 매출 및 주문에 대한 신뢰를 나타냈습니다.
2. 글로벌 공급망 지속성 지수는 근거리 조달 및 대체 경로 덕분에 6.8% 향상되었습니다.
3. 글로벌 비즈니스 재무 신뢰 지수는 개선된 재무 상황 덕분에 6.3% 증가했습니다.
4. 글로벌 비즈니스 투자 신뢰 지수는 3.6% 상승했습니다.
5. 글로벌 비즈니스 ESG 지수는 규제 요구 사항 및 투자자 인식 증가로 인해 6.1% 증가했습니다.
미국 기업들은 낙관성이 9% 상승했으며, 영국과 스페인은 각각 13%와 9%의 증가를 보였습니다.
Le rapport de Dun & Bradstreet sur les perspectives d'optimisme des entreprises mondiales pour le quatrième trimestre 2024 révèle une augmentation de 7% de l'optimisme commercial par rapport au trimestre précédent. Les principales conclusions sont :
1. L'indice d'optimisme commercial mondial a augmenté de 7,3%, avec 75% des entreprises exprimant leur confiance dans les ventes et les commandes.
2. L'indice de continuité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement mondiale s'est amélioré de 6,8% grâce au nearshoring et à des itinéraires alternatifs.
3. L'indice de confiance financière des entreprises mondiales a augmenté de 6,3% grâce à des conditions financières attendues en amélioration.
4. L'indice de confiance des entreprises dans les investissements a augmenté de 3,6%.
5. L'indice ESG des entreprises mondiales a augmenté de 6,1% en raison des exigences réglementaires et d'une sensibilisation accrue des investisseurs.
Les entreprises américaines ont enregistré une augmentation de 9% de l'optimisme, tandis que le Royaume-Uni et l'Espagne ont enregistré des augmentations de 13% et 9% respectivement.
Der Bericht von Dun & Bradstreet über die globalen Geschäftserwartungen für das vierte Quartal 2024 zeigt einen 7% Anstieg des Geschäftsimperiums im Vergleich zum vorherigen Quartal. Zu den wichtigsten Ergebnissen gehören:
1. Der globale Geschäftsoptimismusindex stieg um 7,3%, wobei 75% der Unternehmen Vertrauen in Verkäufe und Bestellungen äußern.
2. Der Index für die Kontinuität der globalen Lieferkette verbesserte sich um 6,8% aufgrund von Nearshoring und alternativen Routen.
3. Der globale Index des finanziellen Vertrauens der Unternehmen stieg um 6,3% aufgrund der erwarteten Verbesserung der finanziellen Bedingungen.
4. Der globale Index des Investitionsvertrauens der Unternehmen verbesserte sich um 3,6%.
5. Der globale ESG-Index der Unternehmen stieg um 6,1% aufgrund von regulatorischen Anforderungen und des Bewusstseins der Investoren.
Die US-Unternehmen verzeichneten einen 9%-igen Anstieg des Optimismus, während das Vereinigte Königreich und Spanien Zuwächse von 13% und 9% verzeichneten.
- Global Business Optimism Index increased by 7.3% over Q3 2024
- 75% of businesses expressing confidence in sales and domestic and export orders
- Real estate (12.5%) and utilities (10.4%) sectors saw the highest jumps in optimism levels
- Global Supply Chain Continuity Index improved 6.8%
- Global Business Financial Confidence Index increased 6.3%
- Global Business Investment Confidence Index improved 3.6%
- Global Business ESG Index increased by 6.1%
- Geopolitics contribute to economic uncertainty
- Industry-specific regulatory risks and stringent data requirements emerged as top concerns for a third of respondents
- Stricter environmental regulations are among top concerns for 29% of businesses globally
Insights
The Q4 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report from Dun & Bradstreet reveals a significant 7% increase in business optimism quarter-over-quarter. This uptick is primarily driven by easing inflation rates and favorable borrowing conditions. Key findings include:
- A 7.3% increase in the Global Business Optimism Index, with 75% of businesses expressing confidence in sales and orders.
- The Global Supply Chain Continuity Index improved by 6.8%, indicating reduced supply chain burdens.
- The Global Business Financial Confidence Index rose 6.3%, reflecting expectations of improved financial conditions.
- A 3.6% improvement in the Global Business Investment Confidence Index, showing optimism in capital spending.
These positive trends suggest a potential boost for DNB's business decisioning data and analytics services, as companies may seek more insights to capitalize on improving market conditions. However, the report also highlights emerging concerns about industry-specific regulatory risks and data requirements, which could present both challenges and opportunities for DNB's services.
The report's findings indicate a broad-based improvement in business sentiment across various sectors and geographies. Notable points include:
- Real estate and utilities sectors saw the highest optimism increases at 12.5% and 10.4% respectively.
- U.S. businesses recorded a 9% rise in optimism, while the U.K. and Spain saw 13% and 9% increases.
- Emerging economies like Argentina and India experienced jumps in optimism due to declining inflation and increased domestic demand.
- The Global Business ESG Index increased by 6.1%, reflecting growing importance of sustainability initiatives.
This widespread optimism could lead to increased demand for DNB's data and analytics services as businesses seek to capitalize on improving conditions. The focus on ESG and regulatory compliance strategies also presents an opportunity for DNB to expand its offerings in these areas, potentially driving growth in its
Improving market dynamics have provided relief, indicating confidence in both domestic and global economic conditions
Nearly four in five businesses are expressing increased optimism in domestic and export orders, capital expenditures and financial risk due to a combination of easing financial pressures, shifts in monetary policies, robust regulatory frameworks and higher participation in sustainability initiatives.
“While overall global business optimism has increased and inflation has abated, it’s important to recognize that geopolitics contribute to economic uncertainty,” said Neeraj Sahai, President of Dun & Bradstreet International. “Industry-specific regulatory risks and more stringent data requirements have emerged as the top concerns among a third of respondents. To mitigate these risks, businesses are considering diversifying their supply chains and markets to manage regulatory risk.”
Key findings from the Q4 report’s five indices include:
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The Global Business Optimism Index increased by
7.3% over Q3 2024. This is a significant increase with75% of businesses, especially smaller businesses, expressing confidence in sales and domestic and export orders ahead of the holiday season. The real estate (12.5% ) and utilities (10.4% ) sectors saw the highest jumps in optimism levels. -
The Global Supply Chain Continuity Index improved
6.8% , stemming from businesses reducing burdens on their supply chains by adopting nearshoring, using alternative and less-congestive routes, and relying on domestic supplies. One in four businesses in theU.S. , as well asSwitzerland andSpain , are considering diversifying supply chains and markets as their preferred strategy to manage their regulatory risk. -
The Global Business Financial Confidence Index increased
6.3% due to expectations of improved financial conditions and reduced borrowing costs as many economies have started to cut interest rates. Confidence in theU.S. andSouth Korea notably improved by5.2% and11.2% , respectively, on indications of their central banks pivoting towards looser monetary policies. -
The Global Business Investment Confidence Index improved
3.6% , showcasing optimism in capital spending centered around signs of global monetary policies becoming more accommodative, along with improvement in macroeconomic activities. -
The Global Business ESG Index increased by
6.1% , stemming from businesses’ efforts to meet regulatory requirements, stricter disclosure mandates and heightened investor awareness. Globally, stricter environmental regulations, such as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, are among top concerns for29% of businesses, resulting in almost one in four conducting risk assessments or implementing regulatory compliance strategies.
Descriptions and information about the indices can be found on page 24 of the report.
"Businesses are increasingly confident as borrowing costs decline, boosting optimism for higher sales, stronger exports, and reduced financial risks," said Arun Singh, Global Chief Economist at Dun & Bradstreet. "This confidence is driving capital investments, with easing supply chain pressures supporting growth in the year's final quarter."
About the Global Business Optimism Insights Report
The Global Business Optimism Insights report is a synthesis of data from a comprehensive survey encompassing 32 economies, covering approximately 10,000 businesses and 17 sectors, alongside insights from Dun & Bradstreet, leveraging the firm’s proprietary data and economic expertise. The report is an amalgamation of five indices which reflect overall business optimism and expectations about supply chain continuity, financial and investment conditions and ESG initiatives. An index reading above 100 indicates an improvement in optimism relative to the base year (Q3 2023 to Q2 2024), while an index reading below 100 signifies a deterioration in optimism.
View the full report here.
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