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The latest results from The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council reveal cautious optimism among US CEOs, with only 30% expecting a recession in the next 12 to 18 months. What do CEOs expect in terms of hiring and wages, and what are the biggest risks they see in the marketplace?
Join Steve Odland and guest Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, to find out why recession has faded as an immediate fear, whether CEOs plan to reduce head count, and why they’re especially worried about cyber risks right now.
(00:28) Overview of the CEO Confidence Survey
(01:13) Current CEO Sentiment and Market Conditions
(02:44) CEO Predictions on Recession
(05:10) Labor Market and Wage Trends
(07:18) Industry-Specific Insights
(13:45) Impact of Interest Rates on Housing
(15:59) Tech Sector Dynamics
(18:07) Key Risks Identified by CEOs
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C-Suite Perspectives is a series hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland. This weekly conversation takes an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®.
C-Suite Perspectives provides unique insights for C-Suite executives on timely topics that matter most to businesses as selected by The Conference Board. If you would like to suggest a guest for the podcast series, please email csuite.perspectives@conference-board.org. Note: As a non-profit organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, The Conference Board cannot promote or offer marketing opportunities to for-profit entities.
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