Economic Highlights: Business Investments are Increasing

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Economic Highlights: Business Investments are Increasing

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Vision économique

Written By :

Jean-Philippe Brosseau
Partner PMP, M. Sc., MBA Management consulting

Updated on October 7, 2025

• 2 min read

Business investments have increased, which indicates renewed optimism despite the economic uncertainty.

Statistics relating to the past three quarters of 2025 reflect increased optimism and a resurgence of business investments in the digital transformation, brand building and research and development (R&D) sectors in particular.

Certain sectors such as defence and construction may also generate business opportunities to be pursued in the coming weeks and months.

Our most recent Economic Vision report contains supporting facts and figures and highlights the primary areas that could influence your corporate strategy.

Economic Vision – September 2025

Download the document Vision_economique_oct_2025_eng

The current economic and social context requires organizations to demonstrate flexibility in order to quickly adapt on a continuous basis. Now more than ever, considering changes in the markets when adjusting your strategy is important. To remain competitive, leaders must be able to meet the demand and seize growth opportunities.

To find out more about the markets, investment intentions and statistics related to the current economic context, check out the report drafted by our experts. This report is a tool that offers a clear and up-to-date economic vision and shares possible solutions to help you achieve your goals.

This period of transformation is certainly demanding, but it paves the way for more indepth strategic reflection. It invites leaders to rethink their business model, integrate responsible practices and strengthen their organizational resilience.

By adopting a structured approach that is open to innovation and attentive to emerging issues, businesses can not only adapt to new realities, but also take advantage of them.

Quarterly report

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Economic vision | June 2025

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Economic vision | March 2025

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