Economy News Businesses Pessimistic About Future Of Economy

Northern Va. business leaders more pessimistic about near-term future of local economy

A quarterly survey of Northern Virginia business leaders shows an increasing level of concern about the near-term future of the region's economy. Just under half the 120 business leaders surveyed - 49 ... Read More

Economic experts pessimistic about German growth in near future

The German economy is going to need longer than anticipated to get back on track, according to a leading economic institute, which sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for the next two years on ... Read More

Small business optimism rises, but owners say qualified workers are still hard to find

Small business optimism rises despite ongoing labor quality concerns as well as inflation challenges, according to new NFIB data showing mixed economic signals. Read More

NH residents more pessimistic about economic future than after 2024 election

New Hampshire residents are far more pessimistic about their own economic future than they were just after the 2024 presidential election, according to a new consumer confidence survey done for ... Read More

Perryman outlines challenges and optimism ahead for Permian Basin economy

Local leaders gathered Tuesday for the 42nd annual Economic Forecast Conference, where economist Dr. Ray Perryman outlined the pressures shaping the state and regional economy. The event, hosted by ... Read More

Economic confidence slips: Gallup

Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped in November to negative 30, according to the latest Gallup poll, the lowest level recorded since July 2024. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index — which ... Read More

The Economy Seems Uncertain. Here’s Why Entrepreneurs Remain Optimistic

Although small-company workplaces likely face margin pressures from higher costs generated by import tariffs, they’re still largely upbeat, with owners feeling optimistic about their business outlook. Read More

Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain pessimistic about the cost of living and weak hiring

Washington (CNN) — Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its seventh-lowest level on records going back to 1952. Consumer ... Read More

U.S. economy speeds up after government shutdown as businesses turn more optimistic

The U.S. economy grew in November at the fastest pace in four months, new surveys showed, and businesses turned more optimistic about the future following the end of the federal government shutdown. S ... Read More

OPINION - Understanding the drivers of Türkiye's economic growth

Türkiye is not complacent, it recognizes the need to constantly evolve and advance its disinflation program, and despite signs that inflation has been more than halved, the goal is to bring numbers ... Read More