🌊Tidal Shift Thursday: 2026 outlook is split — optimism cools, and geopolitics surges as a top business risk.

— Matthew Gantner, CEO, Altum Strategy Group

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U.S. Business Leaders Split on 2026 Outlook as Economic Pessimism Doubles and Geopolitics Surges as a Top Business Risk - Altum Altum Strategy Group’s annual NextWave Survey reveals inflation, regulatory instability, and trade conflicts shaping corporate confidence heading into 2026  NEW YORK, NEW YORK — October 30, 2025 – Today, Altum Strategy Group, in partnership with YouGov, launched its annual NextWave Survey results, which captures sentiment from over 500 senior executives across industries. For 2026, business leaders are entering with sharply divided expectations for the economy, and for the first time since 2020, optimism and pessimism are nearly even — with 41 percent of leaders optimistic about the year ahead and 42 percent pessimistic — signaling a dramatic cooling from last year’s confidence rebound. “We’re seeing a boardroom reset,” said Matt Gantner, CEO of Altum Strategy Group. “Leaders aren’t pulling back completely, but they’re planning more cautiously, prioritizing people, operations, and productivity over bold expansion. The macro story is no longer just about rates or inflation; it’s about managing volatility and preparing for what’s next.” For the majority of business leaders, economic conditions are not just a worry; they’re the biggest external challenge to achieving revenue targets, with 73% of leaders identifying them as a key obstacle. This concern has grown significantly, with 68% now viewing it as a risk, up […]

U.S. Business Leaders are divided on the 2026 outlook! 📉 Economic pessimism up. 🌍 Geopolitical risks are rising. #NextWave2026 #BusinessTrends #Inflation


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