• KeyCorp’s Q2 2026 Middle Market Sentiment Report shows middle-market executives sustained high company outlook confidence despite weaker macro sentiment.
• 77% rated their company’s financial outlook excellent or very good for a second straight survey; U.S. economy confidence held at 51%.
• The confidence gap widened to 26 points from 19 points in Q2 2025, signaling firm-level resilience despite rising uncertainty.
• AI shifted from experimentation to execution; 54% ranked AI or technology expansion as their top 2026 capital investment priority.
• Long-term buy-side M&A expectations stayed strong for 2027-2028, led by technology-focused companies and larger firms.

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