Overview
- The Deloitte survey of 66 CFOs between June 16 and June 29 found a net +13% balance for the UK, matching India and surpassing the United States and Japan.
- The United States’ attractiveness plunged to a net +2%, down sharply from +59% in late 2024.
- A net 17% of finance chiefs said now is a good time to take on greater risk, up from 12% in the previous quarter.
- Geopolitical uncertainty remained the top concern, though those reporting very high external risk dipped to 44% from 46%.
- Analysts attribute the boost in UK sentiment to the May UK–US trade deal, which eased concerns over trade barriers.