The outlook among CEOs brightened this quarter, with CEO confidence hitting the highest level in three years.The share of chief executives planning to boost capital spending in the next 12 months surged 8 percentage points to 33%.CEOs and CFOs have grown more confident this year despite uncertainty in federal regulation, trade, immigration, and taxation.CEOs see many business risks receding, but geopolitical instability remains a concern for 55% of CEOs.