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CEO Confidence Slips as Two-Thirds Warn of Stagflation: Survey

The latest CEO survey found that the top fears among leaders include geopolitical instability and cyber threats.
CEO Confidence Slips as Two-Thirds Warn of Stagflation: Survey
Container ships are docked at the APM Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, Calif., on July 31, 2025. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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A key measure of U.S. CEO confidence slipped further into negative territory in the fourth quarter, with nearly two-thirds of corporate leaders warning of stagflation ahead, according to a new survey by The Conference Board.

The Conference Board’s measure of CEO confidence, released on Oct. 16, fell to 48 in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 49 in the prior quarter. The survey, fielded from Sept. 22 to Oct. 6, included 130 CEOs of major U.S. companies.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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