2021

CFOs reported rising costs, growing revenues, and unchanged optimism about U.S. economic prospects in the fourth quarter.

Three-fourths of U.S. CFOs express difficulty hiring, leading them to increase wages. Most CFOs also indicate in the third-quarter survey that their firms are experiencing supply chain disruptions that are expected to last well into 2022.

CFOs and other financial decision-makers continue to be optimistic about U.S. economic prospects for 2021. However, when asked about their key concerns, labor availability and cost pressures rose to the top.

CFOs and other financial decision-makers are increasingly optimistic about strong U.S. economic prospects for 2021.