How Do CEOs Feel in Q4? In a Word, Uncertain
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How Do CEOs Feel in Q4? In a Word, Uncertain

Top CEOs remain wary about the economy despite a strong Q3. What's holding them back?

Top CEOs remain wary about the economy despite a strong Q3. What's holding them back? 

 

CEO confidence dipped in Q4, as measured by The Conference Board, with most CEOs saying conditions have worsened in the past six months. Why hasn’t recent economic data buoyed CEOs’ spirits, and what concerns them most as we head into 2025?   

 

00:00 Introduction to the CEO Survey

01:02 Current CEO Confidence Levels

02:44 Economic Forecasts and CEO Sentiments

04:04 Consumer Behavior and Housing Market Insights

06:46 Business Investment and Election Uncertainty

09:09 Labor Market Conditions and Skill Shortages

11:17 Labor Shortages and Wage Increases

12:24 Economic Adjustments Post-Pandemic

13:16 Consumer Spending and CEO Confidence

15:43 Remote Work Trends

18:45 Key Risks for CEOs

21:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Join Steve Odland and guest Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, to find out what we can learn from the latest Measure of CEO Confidence™, how CEOs plan to address headcount and wages next year, and why cybersecurity and geopolitics remain the top two risks. 

 

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How Do CEOs Feel in Q4? In a Word, Uncertain

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Top CEOs remain wary about the economy despite a strong Q3. What's holding them back? 

 

CEO confidence dipped in Q4, as measured by The Conference Board, with most CEOs saying conditions have worsened in the past six months. Why hasn’t recent economic data buoyed CEOs’ spirits, and what concerns them most as we head into 2025?   

 

00:00 Introduction to the CEO Survey

01:02 Current CEO Confidence Levels

02:44 Economic Forecasts and CEO Sentiments

04:04 Consumer Behavior and Housing Market Insights

06:46 Business Investment and Election Uncertainty

09:09 Labor Market Conditions and Skill Shortages

11:17 Labor Shortages and Wage Increases

12:24 Economic Adjustments Post-Pandemic

13:16 Consumer Spending and CEO Confidence

15:43 Remote Work Trends

18:45 Key Risks for CEOs

21:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

Join Steve Odland and guest Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, to find out what we can learn from the latest Measure of CEO Confidence™, how CEOs plan to address headcount and wages next year, and why cybersecurity and geopolitics remain the top two risks. 

 

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