UBS Investor Sentiment
The UBS Investor Sentiment 3Q22 global quarterly research of female business owners showed that despite recession and inflation concerns, female business owners’ hiring and investing plans are positive and preparedness is key.
Mixed news, mixed views
Mixed news, mixed views
Despite recession and inflation concerns, female business owners’ hiring and investing plans are positive and preparedness is key
Key findings
Key findings
Recession is impacting female business owners
Preparation for an inflation rise is key as they seek options to address this
Hiring and investing plans are still positive
Recession is the top concern for female business owners …
… and many expect a recession soon
Female business owners expect higher inflation …
… and consequently increased materials costs …
… which they are addressing in different ways
Amid inflation concerns, female business owners’ optimism drops for their business in the next 12 months
Nevertheless, they continue to fill post-COVID labor gaps
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About the survey: UBS surveyed 2,913 investors and 1,198 business owners with at least $1M in investable assets (for investors) or at least $1M in annual revenue and at least one employee other than themselves (for business owners), from September 28 – October 17, 2022. The global sample was split across 14 markets: Argentina, Brazil, Mainland China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK and the US. For the August results, UBS surveyed 2,864 investors and 1,129 business owners globally from June 29 – July 19, 2022. For the previous year results, UBS surveyed 3,004 investors and 1,202 business owners globally from September 28 – October 18, 2021.
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