The Australian economy is showing modest improvement, helped by stronger consumer spending and renewed business confidence after recent rate cuts. While optimism is rising, ongoing inflation and pressures in the labour market continue to affect expectations.
The Vistage October 2025 CEO Confidence Index report looks at what is driving this change in sentiment and what business leaders expect for the coming year.
Using insights from CEOs and business owners across Australia, the report highlights key trends shaping business sentiment. These include economic outlooks, workforce challenges, investment priorities, and rising costs.
Whether you are facing uncertainty or planning to grow, this data-driven report gives clarity and confidence to help you lead with purpose.
About the CEO Confidence Index – October 2025
The Vistage CEO Confidence Index surveys CEOs and business owners from small to mid-size Australian businesses about the economy. The October 2025 Index includes feedback from 122 respondents, collected between 29 September and 12 October 2025.
The Index is a trusted resource for high-performing leaders, offering insights to guide decision-making for CEOs and other key leaders in small and mid-size businesses
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About Vistage
Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organisation for small and mid-size businesses. For more than 65 years, Vistage has helped CEOs, business owners, and key executives tackle their toughest challenges through confidential peer groups and one-to-one executive coaching.
Today, more than 45,000 members in 40 countries rely on Vistage to make better decisions for their companies, families, and communities.
As a Vistage Chair, Amy Cheung facilitates high-impact peer advisory groups and provides personalised executive coaching for leaders in Sydney, Australia. A seasoned CEO herself, Amy is a respected business strategist, digital marketer, and executive coach who has led billion-dollar transformations, launched innovative products, and built high-performing teams. Her focus is on helping CEOs and business owners solve challenges and drive sustainable growth.
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