Accenture Spend Trends Report Q3 2014

June 16, 2014

Markets are sending a variety of mixed signals as volatility has returned in a big way: global stock markets have sold off by more than 10 percent, GDP growth forecasts have been reduced (sluggish Europe, turbulent emerging markets), and oil prices declined by 20 percent; meanwhile, the safe haven U.S. dollar appreciated markedly and bond yields hit record lows. Despite the recent volatility, most underlying fundamentals and sentiment indicators remain in positive and expansionary territory and the economic recovery rumbles on. In that context, the pullback in interest rates and key commodities could provide relief to corporate buyers and consumers and the focus should remain on potential pockets of cost pressure.

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