Conference Board news and trends

Fed Survey Says Pervasive Uncertainty Hampers Companies’ Hiring and Growth Prospects
Economy // April 23, 2025

Perhaps the best, or most positive, finding in the Federal Reserve’s latest qualitative survey of the economy and its prospects boils down to this: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
Consumer Insights // January 29, 2025

The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial condition, both in the present and in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Will Slight Improvement in Overall Jobs Outlook Boost Confidence to Keep Spending?
Economy // November 04, 2024

On its surface, last week’s job report was anemic at best and confounding at worst. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Consumer Confidence Marks Big Gain Despite Inflation Concerns
Economy // October 29, 2024

One week ahead of the election, we’re living in what might charitably be called uncertain times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook

January 29, 2025
The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial condition, both in the present and in the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

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Conference Board: Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season, Prioritizing Budget and Value

November 11, 2025
Consumers will be approaching holiday gift-giving with more restraint than last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

CEO Confidence Slips Amid Geopolitical Instability and Regulatory Uncertainty

October 24, 2024
Growing concerns about geopolitical instability and legal and regulatory uncertainty accompanied a slight decline in CEO confidence in the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Consumer Confidence Slips Amid Concerns About Future Income, Business Conditions

June 25, 2024
Consumer confidence slipped slightly in June but didn’t stray far from where it’s been for two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Consumer Confidence Climbs Despite Grocery Costs Pressuring Americans

May 28, 2024
Consumer confidence crept up in May, as grocery and job worries continue to weigh on Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...