CEO Confidence Plunges at Fastest Rate in Nearly 50 Years
CEO sentiment has taken a sharp and historic turn for the worse, according to the latest survey from the Conference Board. In the second quarter of 2025, confidence among corporate leaders declined dramatically, marking the steepest drop recorded in nearly five decades. The survey, conducted during the first three weeks of May, revealed a widespread erosion of optimism across all key indicators.
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(Original air-date: 5/30/25)
