Executive Summary:

The Global Capital Confidence Barometer is a regular survey of senior executives from large companies around the world, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) of Ernst & Young. This snapshot of findings gauges corporate confidence in the economic outlook, and identifies boardroom trends and practices in the way companies manage their capital agenda:

• Nearly half (47%) of real estate, hospitality and construction companies surveyed see the global economy declining, compared to 39% that see the economy improving.
• The economic environment for transactions remains challenging, with executives continuing to grow their companies organically and focusing on stability.

For the results of the survey, click here.