Good morning.
Like the pain of labor, the angst induced by this U.S. election will hopefully fade once we are presented with the results. That’s when the debate will shift deeper into the policy front as we contemplate the various permutations of Congress and a new commander in chief.
In a new Stagwell survey of 100 CEOs of companies with 10,000-plus employees, 52% of respondents from U.S.-based companies said they believed Trump would be more likely to boost the global economy if elected, vs. 15% for Harris. The remainder said it was a draw. Only 30% of CEOs leading non-U.S. companies felt the same way, vs. 35% for Harris. That geographic divide might reflect the fact that U.S. leaders are more concerned about domestic regulation while their foreign counterparts are worried about tariffs. (Here is a commentary by several former U.S. CEO who argue Harris will be a better bet.)
Having given birth to my oldest child on the same day that the Florida Supreme Court ordered a recount of ballots with “hanging chads” in the Bush v. Gore contest in 2000—only to have the U.S. Supreme Court end that recount four days later—I hope for a clear result.
Then I look forward to the Fortune Global Forum on Nov. 11 and 12, when we can sit down with CEOs and leaders from around the world in New York to get a better understanding of what happens next. Here is a partial list of speakers who will be joining us at this year’s event. We will also be joined by some speakers not listed here whom I’m very excited to hear from. There will be a mix of on- and off-the-record conversations, as well as special performances and other opportunities. If you’re a CEO who wants to join us for this incredible event, click here to apply to come. We have only a few spots left, and registration will soon close.
What better time to connect and draw on collective intelligence to find new opportunities to grow? When friends and family popped in, bringing laughter, wisdom and good food to this shell-shocked new mom, I knew everything would be okay.
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Diane Brady
diane.brady@fortune.com
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