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CEO Confidence Falters In August Poll Amid Revived Tariff Concerns

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:26 +0000

New poll of more than 350 CEOs finds renewed concerns over impact of Trump’s policies on U.S. business in the months ahead. ‘An economic goat rodeo.’

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CEOs More Optimistic About Economy In June Poll

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Chief Executive’s latest CEO Confidence Index survey finds America’s CEOs hopeful that the approaching July trade deadline will bring clarity for U.S. business and further strengthen the economy.

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Canadian CEOs’ Outlook Shows Cautious Improvement In May, Amid Skepticism Over What Comes Next

Wed, 21 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Q2 polling finds Canada’s CEOs concerned but hopeful over the prospects for business—though several wild cards remain in the short term.

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CEO Optimism Rises In May Survey As Tariff Deal Hopes Grow

Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Chief Executive’s latest reading of CEO Confidence finds a slight uptick in optimism on hopes the tariff situation could resolve with limited impact on the U.S. economy.

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Canadian CEO Confidence Declines Sharply In March

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:45:54 +0000

A trade war with the United States has sparked concerns for Canadian businesses, while a change in federal leadership brings hope for a potential resolution in the near term.

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CEO Optimism Plummets In March Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:32 +0000

A poll of more than 220 U.S. CEOs finds business confidence at lowest level since November 2012—and recession fears on the rise.

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Canadian CEO Outlook Rebounds In January

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:53:56 +0000

Chief Executive’s January survey of more than 200 CEOs across Canada finds them optimistic about a change in federal leadership—and undeterred by the threat of tariffs from the U.S.

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Canadian CEO Outlook Dimmed In Q4

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Chief Executive’s survey of nearly 300 CEOs across Canada finds politics, domestic and abroad, driving business enthusiasm down.

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CEO Optimism Surges Post-Election

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Chief Executive’s leading indicator of sentiment among the business community finds most U.S. CEOs largely optimistic for 2025, with many finding relief in simply knowing what to expect, for a change.

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The 3 Roadblocks To Growth, According To Canadian CEOs

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:03:21 +0000

Poll of 300 CEOs across Canada finds three recurring themes impeding growth, with near-complete agreement across sectors and regions.

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