Gap between ambition, execution is growing
Grant Thornton’s 2026 Q2 CFO survey shows a steady pursuit of tech enablement despite concerns about the U.S. economy.
What’s in the report?
- Confidence in the U.S. economy has plummeted to a five-year low
- CFOs are turning to tech to ease the sting of economic pessimism
- Returns on tech investments require strong governance
- A warming M&A environment shows appetite for value-focused dealmaking
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