CEO Confidence in U.S. Economy Declined in Second Quarter
A survey found that chief executive officers expressed lower confidence in the U.S. economy during the second quarter. The decline coincided with rising concerns over supply chains and energy.
9to5mac.comU.S. economy during the second quarter. The drop occurred alongside heightened worries about supply chains and energy availability.
The survey measured executive sentiment on current economic conditions and forward-looking expectations. Respondents cited supply-chain disruptions and energy-price volatility as primary factors behind the decline. No specific numeric index values or sample sizes were released in the initial report.
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Lower CEO confidence may precede reduced capital spending plans in coming quarters.
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