The Latest Breaking News from The Conference Board

Investors should remain disciplined and continue to plan their work and work their plan amid current market uncertainties. Three key issues are highlighted for consideration, with a focus on year-end tax-loss harvesting strategies. Tax-loss harvesting can offset capital gains taxes and help preserve portfolio value, especially for short-term gains. Caution...

Consumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects

Conference Board data signals potential U.S. jobs turning point, as economistMitchell Barnes highlights rising job seeker struggles and weakening temporary hires.

The prices-paid component of the ISM services survey often predicts where inflation will be three months from now, and right now it’s 4%.

In exclusive interviews with Fortune, Wharton professor Joao Gomes and AEI’s Desmond Lachman warned that while tariffs may slow debt growth, they won’t meaningfully reduce it.

“For the first time since 2020, CEOs planning to shrink their workforce exceeded the share looking to expand,” the Conference Board noted.

The crystal ball has gone dark on Wall Street. Flexibility and diversification will be key in the second half of 2025.

Strained consumers are turning toward discount retailers amid tariffs and inflation.

No matter what commodity markets you watch, consumer confidence is key.