Trends Identified

Trade protectionism; de-globalization; economic populism
35% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
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Brexit, Eurozone turmoil
31% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
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Weak global/regional economies
27% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
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Political/government gridlock
26% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
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Excessive/stifling regulatory and compliance requirements
24% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
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Trump administration
23% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
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Restrictive environment for national and cross-border merger and acquisitions (M&A)
22% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
2019
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Emerging market and/or non-traditional competitors
21% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
2019
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Weak consumer/customer demand
21% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
2019
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Geopolitical event; terrorism; war on terror, ISIS, potential North Korea, Russia and/or China conflicts
15% of the respondents view this as a negative trend.
2019
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