The 2026 Business Barometer Report

Guide confident decisions with insights from our annual survey of U.S. business leaders on the trends and priorities shaping today’s market landscape, releasing later this month.

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Explore the drivers shaping U.S. business strategy in our free annual report:

  • The growing role of AI in strategy and growth

    The growing role of AI in strategy and growth

  • Why cybersecurity continues to command investment

    Why cybersecurity continues to command investment

  • How tariff volatility is creating new challenges

    How tariff volatility is creating new challenges

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Overall, business leaders are confident the year ahead will bring growth, with expectations for increased demand and revenue, and hiring driven by gains in efficiency and productivity. At the same time, they’re proceeding thoughtfully, balancing near-term pressures like inflation and tariffs with plans to invest in priorities such as AI, marketing and cybersecurity when the timing is right.

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