ACCA’s Global Economic Conditions Survey Report: Q1, 2026

14 Apr

"The global economy entered 2026 in decent shape, but enormous uncertainty currently clouds the outlook. Inflation is already beginning to rise sharply, and downside risks to growth will mount the longer energy and other commodity prices remain elevated."

Jonathan Ashworth, Chief Economist, ACCA

The latest ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) saw confidence among global accountants fall sharply. Sentiment, at its third-lowest level ever, was severely impacted by the Iran war.

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ACCA’s Global Economic Conditions Survey Report: Q1, 2026

"The global economy entered 2026 in decent shape, but enormous uncertainty currently clouds the outlook. Inflation is already beginning to rise sharply, and downside risks to growth will mount the longer energy and other commodity prices remain elevated."

Jonathan Ashworth, Chief Economist, ACCA

ASEAN for Business Bulletin - Third Edition, 2026

"The global economy entered 2026 in decent shape, but enormous uncertainty currently clouds the outlook. Inflation is already beginning to rise sharply, and downside risks to growth will mount the longer energy and other commodity prices remain elevated."