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Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness

Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness
Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness
June 08, 2026  |  Economy

The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a...

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The Conference Board Finds Labor Market Optimism Lifts Consumer Confidence
The Conference Board Finds Labor Market Optimism Lifts Consumer Confidence
February 24, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Slight improvements in consumers’ expectations for business conditions, labor market conditions and incomes drove a turnaround in consumer confidence in February, The Conference Board said Tuesday...

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Consumer Spending Boosts US Economic Growth as Confidence Dips
Consumer Spending Boosts US Economic Growth as Confidence Dips
December 23, 2025  |  Economy

Two new sets of data show consumers are spending strongly but not feeling confident. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Confidence Slips as Lower-Income Households Feel Strained
Consumer Confidence Slips as Lower-Income Households Feel Strained
October 28, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer confidence edged down in October as the outlook among Americans grew more cautious heading into the year’s final months. The latest Conference Board Consumer...

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One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
August 21, 2025  |  Economy

A growing number of American companies plan to slow hiring in the latter half of this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
July 21, 2025  |  Economy

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.3% in June, following a flat reading in May (revised upward from an...

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Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

The most recent inflation data indicate that the impact of tariffs overall has been thus far not been as drastic as some might have feared. But...

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The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
May 27, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence picked up in May after five months of decline, The Conference Board said Tuesday (May 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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