Q. Business executives' expectations

There are various CEO surveys which reflect their business forecasts:

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Annual Global CEO Survey.

KPMG Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey.

Grant Thornton’s 2024 Q4 CFO Survey

See also; Grant Thornton - International Business Report (IBR)
The International Business Report (IBR) is the world’s leading survey of mid-market companies. Launched in 1992, the IBR now provides insight into the views and expectations of around 10,000 businesses across 28 economies.