Energy issues are weighing on the minds of business leaders

The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows they're less optimistic about the economy, than they were a year ago.

Rising energy prices are the biggest domestic concern, ahead of issues like inflation, infrastructure, Government policy and cyber threats.

Energy security is also a key issue.

General geopolitical volatility is the biggest international worry, ahead of the specific factors like US-China tariffs and US tariffs.