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title: The pullback in CEO confidence hasn't shown up in capex intentions though.
description: "“Planned business investment stayed the course in Q2, as most CEOs cited no revisions to capital investment plans. However, the share anticipating increases to capital spending plans in the next 12 months rose further, while fewer CEOs expect to reduce capex compared to Q1.\"\n\nSource: Neil Sethi"
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# [The pullback in CEO confidence hasn't shown up in capex intentions though.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/the-pullback-in-ceo-confidence-hasnt-shown-up-in-capex-intentions-though)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Jun 1, 2026, 2:06:28 PM

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