Not Enough in Trade Deal to Boost Business Confidence: Calvasina

The video discusses the current state of business confidence and investment trends, highlighting the impact of trade issues and Brexit. It examines the disconnect between CEO confidence and their actions, particularly in M&A and capital expenditure. The discussion also covers the uncertainty surrounding trade deals and the need for clarity in phase two negotiations to boost confidence.

What is the current state of business confidence according to the Conference Board stats?

• Stable and improving

• At recessionary lows

• At an all-time high

• Unchanged from last year

What is the trend in M&A deals according to the transcript?

• Significant decline in all types of deals

• More private transactions with small acquisitions

• Increasing number of public market deals

• Focus on international mergers

How has capital expenditure (capex) spending changed year over year?

• Dramatically decreased

• Slightly decreased

• Remained stable

• Significantly increased

What is one of the key factors needed to improve business confidence?

• Higher interest rates

• More government regulations

• Stable negotiation environment

• Increased media coverage

What is the speaker looking forward to in order to understand the impact of trade deals?

• International trade conferences

• New government policies

• Outlook season and company reports

• The next election results