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US Executives Cite Geopolitical and Cyber Threats as Major Risks

4/14/2026

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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey of over 600 executives shows that US companies face increasing threats from geopolitical uncertainty, cyberattacks, and regulatory complexities.
Seventy percent view the regulatory environment as a serious risk.
Sixty percent cite cyber threats as a major concern.
Executives report making strategic changes, including increasing AI investments, to adapt to these challenges.
Sixty-eight percent struggle to translate uncertainty into actionable strategies, hindering effective execution.

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Story summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey of over 600 executives shows that US companies face increasing threats from geopolitical uncertainty, cyberattacks, and regulatory complexities.
Seventy percent view the regulatory environment as a serious risk.
Sixty percent cite cyber threats as a major concern.
Executives report making strategic changes, including increasing AI investments, to adapt to these challenges.
Sixty-eight percent struggle to translate uncertainty into actionable strategies, hindering effective execution.