Enormous uncertainty is clouding the global economy, with developments in the Middle East over the coming weeks and months likely to be crucial for economic prospects throughout the remainder of 2026.

The survey, conducted between 3 and 19 March, suggests that the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East was a major factor weighing on sentiment.

The ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) indicates that confidence among global accountants fell sharply in Q1 2026.

In support of ASEAN’s long-term vision for regional competitiveness and integration, this paper sets out ACCA’s policy recommendations to ASEAN policy-makers, regulators, and business leaders.

The second edition of ACCA's flagship annual global economic outlook provides insights into the world's prospects in 2025. This outlook publication includes summaries of interviews with chief financial officers (CFOs) from diverse industries and regions, who provide their bottom-up perspectives from the corporate level on how they see the world in 2025. There is also an exclusive interview with distinguished economist Charles Goodhart, who discusses his current views on the global economy.