Global economy bouncing back after covid19 8 Hrs Ago In this December 24, 2020, people do their Christmas shopping on Charlotte St, Port of Spain. According to the latest ACCA and IMA GECS survey, the global economy is bouncing back in terms of confidence, orders, employment and spending. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale The global economy is bouncing back in terms of confidence, orders, employment and spending, according to the latest ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS). The survey of 1,000 senior accountants and finance professional across the world recorded the biggest jump in economic confidence this first quarter (Q1) in the 12 years it has been running. The balance of those more optimistic minus those less optimistic increased by 26 points in this survey.