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Bank of America survey: Expectations for a hard landing drop to the lowest level in two and a half years.

17/12/2025

The global fund manager survey by Bank of America in December showed that only 3% of investors believe the economy is heading towards a hard landing, the lowest level in two and a half years. The survey also indicated that 37% of respondents expect a soft landing. Most of the respondents predict that a soft landing is the most likely outcome for the global economy in 2026.

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