Economy News Businesses Pessimistic About Future Of Economy

German Business Sentiment Weakens on More Pessimistic Outlook

Confidence among German firms worsened in November as the Ifo Institute’s business-climate index edged down to 88.1 from 88.4 in October. Read More

Now four in five Scots businesses are pessimistic about the future amid stagnating economy

The vast majority of Scottish businesses expect to see weak growth over the next year following a slump in confidence about the future. New research by the Fraser of Allander Institute found that four ... Read More

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

Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows

Study reveals only 21% of middle-income Americans expect better finances next year, down from 33% in 2020, as inflation creates widespread pessimism. Read More

Perryman outlines challenges and optimism ahead for Permian Basin economy

At the 42nd annual Economic Forecast Conference in Odessa, Dr. Ray Perryman broke down uncertainty, growth, and why the basin remains poised for long-term strength. Read More

Mass. business leaders are getting more pessimistic on the economy

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The AIM Business Confidence ... Read More

Consumer confidence recovering as economic growth softens

Consumer confidence is beginning to recover after a slump over the past few months, while economists forecast a softening of growth in 2026. Read More

Optimism Amid Challenges: U.S. Economic Recovery and Future Growth Prospects

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about U.S. economic growth prospects despite challenges like the 43-day government shutdown and inflation. Bessent emphasized tax cuts and easing ... Read More

Bessent ‘very, very optimistic’ about economy, says US will not enter recession

A report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis found that the economy grew at a 3.8% annual rate in the second quarter of this year. Read More

Jamaica’s economy was surging before Hurricane Melissa – survey

The Q3 JCC/GK Capital Management Business and Consumer Confidence Indices show that Jamaica was on its strongest economic trajectory in years ahead of Hurricane Melissa. Consumer confidence climbed to ... Read More