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Survey: CEOs become optimistic for the first time in years

The prospects for the German economy are brightening. More confidence is returning to the executive suites - also with regard to Germany as a business location. One technology in particular is moving the managers.

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Survey: CEOs become optimistic for the first time in years

German company executives are showing optimism about their company's prospects for the first time in years. According to a KPMG survey, 86% of managers expect growth in the next three years, a 14% increase from the previous year. The survey of 1,400 large company executives worldwide, including 125 from Germany, also found that 70% of German executives expect 2.5% or more profit growth in the next three years.

The executives also have a more positive outlook on their industry and Germany as a business location, with 78% rating their industry and location positively.

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