The June 2022 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

The June 2022 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on June 19, 2022. The headline is “Recession Probability Soars as Inflation Worsens.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the forecasts section. An excerpt: Economists surveyed by The …

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CEO Confidence Surveys 2Q 2022 – Notable Excerpts

On June 13, 2022, the Business Roundtable released its most recent CEO Economic Outlook Survey for the 2nd Quarter of 2022.   Notable excerpts from this June 13, 2022 release, titled “Business Roundtable Q2 CEO Economic Outlook Index Declines; Expectations and Plans Decelerate Amid Continued Geopolitical, Global Economic Uncertainty“: Business Roundtable today released its Q2 …

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Philadelphia Fed – 2nd Quarter 2022 Survey Of Professional Forecasters

The Philadelphia Fed 2nd Quarter 2022 Survey of Professional Forecasters was released on May 13, 2022.  This survey is somewhat unique in various regards, such as it incorporates a longer time frame for various measures. The survey shows, among many measures, the following median expectations: Real GDP: (annual average level) full-year 2022:  2.5% full-year 2023:  2.3% full-year 2024:  …

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The April 2022 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

The April 2022 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on April 10, 2022. The headline is “Recession Risk Is Rising, Economists Say.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the forecasts section. Two excerpts: Economists see a growing …

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The CFO Survey First Quarter 2022 – Notable Excerpts

On March 30, 2022 the latest CFO Survey (formerly called the “Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook”) was released.  It contains a variety of statistics regarding how CFOs view business and economic conditions. In this CFO Survey press release, I found the following to be the most notable excerpts – although I don’t necessarily agree with them: Optimism about the …

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CEO Confidence Surveys 1Q 2022 – Notable Excerpts

On March 21, 2022, the Business Roundtable released its most recent CEO Economic Outlook Survey for the 1st Quarter of 2022.   Notable excerpts from this March 21, 2022 release, titled “Business Roundtable Q1 CEO Economic Outlook Index: Slight Dip Amid Global Uncertainty; CEOs Responding to Historically High Demand with Strong Hiring, Investment Plans“: Business …

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Philadelphia Fed – 1st Quarter 2022 Survey Of Professional Forecasters

The Philadelphia Fed 1st Quarter 2022 Survey of Professional Forecasters was released on February 11, 2022.  This survey is somewhat unique in various regards, such as it incorporates a longer time frame for various measures. The survey shows, among many measures, the following median expectations: Real GDP: (annual average level) full-year 2022:  3.7% full-year 2023:  2.7% full-year 2024:  …

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The January 2022 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey

The January 2022 Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Survey was published on January 16, 2022. The headline is “Omicron, Inflation Drive Down U.S. Growth Outlook.” I found numerous items to be notable – although I don’t necessarily agree with them – both within the article and in the forecasts section. Two excerpts: The combination of …

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CEO Confidence Surveys 4Q 2021 – Notable Excerpts

On December 9, 2021, The Conference Board released the Q4 2021 Measure Of CEO Confidence.   The overall measure of CEO Confidence was at 65, down from the previous reading of 67. [note:  a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses] Notable excerpts from this December 9, 2021 Press Release include: Current …

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The CFO Survey Fourth Quarter 2021 – Notable Excerpts

On December 2, 2021 the latest CFO Survey (formerly called the “Duke/CFO Global Business Outlook”) was released.  It contains a variety of statistics regarding how CFOs view business and economic conditions. In this CFO Survey press release, I found the following to be the most notable excerpts – although I don’t necessarily agree with them: CFOs reported rising …

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