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CEOs are slightly more confident now than they were right after the Iran war started, but not by much, according to the latest survey from The Conference Board and The Business Council.

Inflation in the U.S. might be easing, but that doesn't mean it's good.

The probes will look into issues including excess industrial capacity and whether other countries are doing enough to combat forced labor.

Consumers started 2025 feeling optimistic, but have ended on a low note.

The consumer confidence index from The Conference Board fell slightly in October, showing that consumers are still anxious about the economy and the job market.

U.S.-based companies like Whirlpool haven’t seen major sales gains, despite international competitors being hit by President Trump’s tariffs.

China’s investing more in those countries, too.

Recent data from the Labor Department has shown that the price of foreign exports to the U.S. — before tariffs — has held steady over the last few months. That means U.S. importers are absorbing most of the tariff burden.

It has a lot to do with expectations.

A range of services — including software companies, hotels and restaurants — may also suffer as discretionary spending dries up.