最新报道:Geopolitical tensions have emerged as the top risk impacting global business confidence, according to a survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The quarterly Global Economic Conditions Index fell to -13.1 in Q2 2024, marking the lowest reading since 2020, as 62% of finance professionals cited geopolitical issues as their primary concern. Rising costs and reduced access to financing were also significant factors, with 53% reporting higher operating expenses. The ACCA warns that persistent inflation and interest rate pressures continue to constrain business investment decisions worldwide.