Economy, Strategy & Finance Press Releases

Survey: US Businesses Face Historic Difficulty Finding Qualified Workers

Amid a rapid reopening of the US economy and a huge increase in demand for workers, a new survey from The Conference Board found that businesses are having immense difficulty finding qualified workers.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the global economy increased

The index increased to 114.5

Report: As COVID-19 Recedes, Labor Shortages Return as a Key Challenge for US Companies—and Opportunity for American Workers

Labor Shortages Are Making a Comeback, a new report from The Conference Board, examines the unique factors and long-run forces driving this return to extremely tight labor markets.

Survey: As US Consumers Return to More Typical Spending Patterns, Interest in Investing Emerges as a Lasting Pandemic Legacy

New US Consumer Dynamics Report Provides Quarterly Snapshot of Consumer Concerns, Spending Priorities and Financial Health

Consumer Confidence Holds Steady In May

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® held steady in May, following a gain in April. The Index now stands at 117.2 (1985=100), down marginally from 117.5 in April.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for India Increased

The index increased to 128.0

To Help Sustain Capitalism, Report Details How Business Leaders Can Address Workplace & Societal Inequities

Climate change, racial injustice, workplace inequality, lack of equal economic opportunity, and unequal access to capital are among the growing threats to the success of capitalism, which in turn threatens the prosperity of both business and society.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China Increased

The index increased to 158.0

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for France Remains Unchanged

The index remains unchanged at 104.9

The Conference Board LEI for the United States

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increased in April.