The Latest Breaking News from Conference Board

Consumer Confidence Just Hit a 12-Year Low — 7 Money Moves People Make When They’re Worried

Americans are feeling noticeably less secure about the economy, and that anxiety can quickly change how families handle money. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9 in September, down from 88.6 in August and its lowest level since 2014. Its Expectations Index, which measures consumers’…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 16

New Survey Find U.S. CEO Confidence In Negative Territory as Inflation and Economic Fears Mount.

The Conference Board's Measure of CEO Confidence fell to 46 in the latest quarter, down from 52 three months earlier. A reading below 50 indicates that more executives view economic conditions negatively than positively.

International Business Times · Oct 16

Consumer Confidence Just Hit a 12-Year Low — What Retirees Should and Shouldn’t Change

Americans haven’t felt this uneasy about the economy in more than a decade, and retirees appear to be feeling the pressure too. The Conference Board’s...

Saving Advice · Oct 6

CEOs Lose Confidence In Economy As Head Winds Drag On: Report

CEO confidence fell sharply in the second quarter, dropping 12 points to 47, according to a survey from The Conference Board and The Business Council.

International Business Times · May 30

Dollar Advances as Stocks Slip and Crude Prices Surge

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.15%. Tuesday's stock slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices on Tuesday increased inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a positive factor for the dollar. The dollar maintained its gains after the Conference...

Barchart · Apr 28

Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Soaring Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. Today's stock slump is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices today increased inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a positive factor for the dollar. The dollar maintained its gains after the Conference...

Barchart · Apr 28

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting; Middle East Developments in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.06% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets at the start of a busy week featuring earnings from major tech names, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and a raft…

Barchart · Apr 27

Crude Oil Retreat Lifts Dow 1,124 Points: Stock Market Today

Whether the worst is behind us or there's still more to come in the Middle East, the stock market reaffirmed its resilience during the first quarter of 2026.

Kiplinger · Mar 31

Workers' job market gloom has increased dramatically over the past few years, Gallup survey finds

A new Gallup survey finds that Americans’ outlook on the job market is increasingly pessimistic

The Independent UK · Mar 24

S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Tech Strength and Solid Corporate Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.88%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 27