Provident Bank Annual Economic Outlook Survey: Business Owners Shift from Passive Optimism in 2025 to Active Investment in 2026
Findings reveal businesses are poised to accelerate, with significant projected increases in capital spending, hiring, and AI adoptionISELIN, N.J., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today the results of its annual Economic Outlook Survey. The findings signal a decisive shift in business sentiment. While business owners remain mindful of inflation and trade tensions, the "wait and see" period of 2025 has ended, replaced by active exp ...