The Conference Board Economics Watch<sup>®</sup> United States View
Our Privacy Policy has been updated! The Conference Board uses cookies to improve our website, enhance your experience, and deliver relevant messages and offers about our products. Detailed information on the use of cookies on this site is provided in our cookie policy. For more information on how The Conference Board collects and uses personal data, please visit our privacy policy. By continuing to use this Site or by clicking "ACCEPT", you acknowledge our privacy policy and consent to the use of cookies. 

The Conference Board Economics Watch® United States View

Growth rebounds in second half, after fiscal drag in first half

•  Underlying drivers of growth are strengthening, led by housing

•  Fiscal tightening & uncertainty slow growth in first half 2013

•  As the fiscal drag wanes, activity should accelerate in second half

•  CEO Challenge® survey shows businesses look at internal strengths to better compete in what is poised to remain a slow growth environment


OTHER RELATED CONTENT

RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

Global Forecast Update

Global Forecast Update

October 17, 2025 | Article

Economy Watch: US View (October 2025)

Economy Watch: US View (October 2025)

October 17, 2025 | Article

CEO Confidence Survey Quarterly Report

CEO Confidence Survey Quarterly Report

October 16, 2025 | Article

WEBCASTS

Economy Watch

Economy Watch

November 12, 2025

Labor Markets Watch

Labor Markets Watch

November 19, 2025

Economy Watch

Economy Watch

December 10, 2025