Business optimism plummets among chief financial officers 

Just 19% of CFOs in Ireland say they are 'more optimistic' about their financial prospects, down from 61% in spring, a new survey reveals

Deloitte Ireland partner Tom Hynes

Business sentiment among chief financial officers (CFOs) in Ireland has plummeted over the past six months, with just 19% saying they are “more optimistic” about their financial prospects, a new survey by consultancy firm Deloitte has found.

This is a steep drop from the 61% of CFOs who reported being “more optimistic” during the spring survey earlier this year and down from the 63% reported during the same period in 2023.