Huntington Report Finds Business Optimism Rising as Cost and Cyber Risks Intensify

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Huntington Report Finds Business Optimism Rising as Cost and Cyber Risks Intensify

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated published its 2026 Beyond Business Report, a market analysis of sentiment and operating conditions among small- to mid-sized U.S. businesses based on a survey of more than 750 owners and financial decision-makers. The report finds rising optimism about the economy and company outlooks, but highlights persistent headwinds from higher costs and wage pressure, along with elevated cybersecurity and fraud risks. It also flags a looming wave of ownership transitions by 2030 and a succession-planning gap, with fewer than half of businesses reporting a formal exit plan, while more than a quarter lack a primary business advisor.

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