But many company owners say while they're more
upbeat about the economy, they're not planning to ask banks for financing.
Not exact matches
While the pace of the U.S.
economy's growth is expected to pick up, the economists are less
upbeat about the global
economy.
«The global
economy continues to do well, and we remain optimistic
about the positive impact of tax reform in the U.S. as business sentiment remains
upbeat, and consumers benefit from job and wage growth,» Dimon said.
With an improving
economy and the lowest unemployment rate since the recession, employees are more
upbeat than they have been in years
about finding a new gig.
«The global
economy continues to do well, and we remain optimistic
about the positive impact of tax reform in the U.S. as business sentiment remains
upbeat, and consumers benefit from job and wage growth,» Dimon said in the bank's earnings release.
Bank of America highlighted one distinction: Rural business owners are more confident
about the
economy, while urban business owners are more
upbeat about revenue, growth and hiring trends.
The survey's tracking data shows that managers are slightly less
upbeat than last year
about the prospects for the
economy as a whole: just over half (51 %) are optimistic compared to 55 % at the end of 2013.
Medium - sized businesses feel
upbeat about the national
economy, and are ready to act through more investment and wage hikes, according to a new M&T survey.
Most Americans disapprove of Trump's overall performance two months into his presidency, according to a new poll, but they're more
upbeat about at least one critical area: his handling of the
economy.
Though managing partners remain relatively
upbeat about the demand for legal services, concerns
about the health of the broader
economy are making them a bit more pessimistic
about their business than they were earlier in the year.
«Even though it is a highly polarized country, consumers for the most part have
upbeat feelings
about the
economy right now.
Even though it is a highly polarized country, consumers for the most part have
upbeat feelings
about the
economy right now,» he said.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen offered an
upbeat report
about a strengthening
economy, while still acknowledging the sluggish first half of the year.