CEOs grow a bit more apprehensive as tariff uncertainty weighs

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: msn/Axios

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A key measure of CEO confidence dipped slightly lower into negative territory, according to a survey of executives out Thursday morning.

About two-thirds said they expect stagflation over the next year and a half.

Why it matters: It's a sign of the uncertain business environment — as leaders grapple with a constantly changing policy landscape, particularly around tariffs.

By the numbers: Confidence dipped one point from the previous quarter, to 48, per the report from the Conference Board, a nonpartisan think tank and the Business Council, an association of CEOs.

A number below 50 reflects more negative than positive responses.

64% of CEOs said that they are preparing for a mild economic slowdown with slightly increased inflation pressure — a one-two punch known as stagflation.

Only 22% said they were preparing for a "balanced economy with trend growth and gradual reduction in inflation pressure."

Friction point: The CEOs said geopolitical, cyber and AI are their top concerns.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/ceos-grow-a-bit-more-apprehensive-as-tariff-uncertainty-weighs/ar-AA1OzXb1

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Link to Conference Board PRESS RELEASE - CEO Confidence Ticked Down to Further Below Neutral in Q4

[ananda]

1. Oh gee, CEO's getting a bit nervous?

Gee, that' so much worse than the millions
who are actually suffering and dying because
of this crazy, criminal government.