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CEOs are losing confidence, new survey finds

Business leaders who lack confidence tend to pull back on hiring and investment, weighing further on the economy.

Axios · Jun 7

CEOs are losing confidence in the economy and expect conditions to worsen in the next six months, survey finds

CEO confidence fell 12 points this quarter as the economic impacts of the Iran War hit American businesses.

Fortune · Jun 1

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

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CEO Confidence Falls Into Negative Territory As Iran War, Economic Risks Pressure Global Business

The CEO Confidence Measure compiled by The Conference Board in collaboration with The Business Council dropped to 47 in the second quarter from 59 in the first quarter.

International Business Times · May 28

No Christmas cheer from Greens for environment overhaul

A prominent conservationist has urged an entire rewrite of long-awaited environmental reforms as Labor remains confident they will pass before Christmas.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

CEOs grow a bit more apprehensive as tariff uncertainty weighs

Business leaders are grappling with a constantly changing policy landscape, particularly around tariffs.

Axios · Oct 16, 2025

Rapid climate action will come at a cost, according to the Business Council. But experts say the benefits are far larger

This month, the Australian government will release its emissions-reduction target for 2035, likely to be between 65% and 75%. A 70% cut would mean reducing Australia’s emissions from about 440 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent down to 132 million tonnes.

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025

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Cutting 'nightmarish' red tape may awaken productivity

Fixing Australia's regulations could help businesses and shoppers save and reinvigorate Australia's languishing productivity base.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Business lobby backs tax boost to bolster productivity

The Business Council of Australia has called for the federal government to hand all companies a 20 per cent investment allowance in the upcoming budget.

AAP · Feb 12, 2025

Musk-like efficiency role 'strange' call for Australia

Australia must cut red tape and reform its tax system to boost productivity and safeguard against a looming trade war, the Business Council says.

AAP · Feb 3, 2025

The Greens want a super-profits tax. Labor and business used to like the idea too

When the Greens proposed an extra super-profits tax on the excessive part of really excessive profits last week, business and the government acted as if the sky was about to fall in.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2024

New business group launched to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote

The British Chambers of Commerce has managed to get the likes of BP, Heathrow and Drax onboard as founding members

Insider UK · Jun 5, 2023

New business lobby group launched as CBI faces crucial vote

The Business Council is set up by British Chambers of Commerce backed by big companies

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023

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