These figures will likely prompt the Fed to cut #InterestRates at the September 17-18 FOMC meeting. Read the analysis by Mitchell Barnes, #LaborMarkets Economist at @ConferenceBoard:

US #payrolls rose by only 22,000 in August, while monthly revisions lowered June’s payroll change again to a loss of –13,000 from the initial +148,000 gain. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%, although indicators of layoffs and hours remained relatively stable.

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#ConsumerConfidence ticked down slightly in August, but has largely been moving sideways since May. CEO Steve Odland joined @CNBC to discuss what's keeping #consumers neutral and resilient in the face of #tariffs, a softening #jobmarket, and other headwinds.

The Conference Board #ConsumerConfidence Index fell by 1.3 points in August to 97.4 (100=1985). Rising worries about jobs and income offset more optimistic views of current and future business conditions. Read the full report:

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Our new survey finds that "Made in USA" is losing its appeal. "As price concerns intensify," explains our Denise Dahlhoff, "US consumers appear to associate ‘made in’ labels with elevated prices due to higher domestic production costs as well as tariffs on foreign-made goods."

The Conference Board #ConsumerConfidence Index® inched up by 2.0 points in July to 97.2 (1985=100), from 95.2 in June. The #PresentSituation Index fell 1.5 points to 131.5, while the #ExpectationsIndex rose 4.5 points to 74.4. Read the full report:

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US declined by 0.3% in June 2025 to 98.8 (2016=100), after no change in May (revised upward from –0.1% originally reported). As a result, the #LEI fell by 2.8% over the first half of 2025, a substantially faster rate of

The Conference Board #ConsumerConfidence Index fell by 5.4 points in June to 93.0 (1985=100), erasing almost half of May's sharp gains. 🌡️ The #PresentSituation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell 6.4 points to 129.1. 🔮 The

The Conference Board #LeadingEconomicIndex for the US ticked down by 0.1% in May 2025 to 99.0 (2016=100), after falling 1.4% in April (revised downward from the –1.0% originally reported). 📉 A sharp recovery in stock prices in May was not enough to overcome declines in most of

That’s a wrap! We've come to the end of the #FutureReward25 in Brussels with a powerful session on why integrating #talent and #reward is crucial—sharing practical strategies for a cohesive people performance framework that drives engagement and retention. #RewardConference

We kicked off Day 2 of #FutureReward25 with a panel discussion on pay transparency! Timothy Bruneel (Deloitte), Anthony Marzetti (Akeron), Saul Huisman (Swiss Re), and Marion Devine sparked lively discussions on evolving transparency practices and their impact. #PayTransparency

The closing session highlighted the evolution of executive compensation beyond simple pay-for-performance toward frameworks rooted in ethics and strategy. Today’s plans embed ESG metrics, ensuring leaders are accountable for both sustainability and profitability. #FutureReward25

From a benefits function to strategic rewards, we explored how #wellbeing is deeply personal. Solutions must be holistic and multi-faceted to drive real impact. Thanks to Clare Moncrieff (Workhuman) & Maggie Lester (Merck) for their insights! #FutureReward25 #EvolutionOfWellbeing

What an insightful session about agile #mobility frameworks! Borderless versus organizations reinforcing borders presents a critical tension to address in cultivating a global mindset and enabling fluid cross-border talent. #FutureReward25 #TCBInsights #TCBEurope

Claudio Truzzi, Senior Fellow ESF Center Europe, The Conference Board & Martin Smit, Head of Strategy & Digital, Total Rewards, Takeda, showed how AI prompting has evolved—from basic to strategic—saving time on repetitive HR tasks and enabling reasoning over data. #FutureReward25

We are live at Future: Reward Europe Conference hosted by The Conference Board in Brussels! .John Beadle kicks off two days of insightful sessions and networking with industry leaders. #FutureReward25 #TCBInsights #TCBEurope

Mike Archbold, program director at @ConferenceBoard, joined @YahooFinance's Madison Mills to discuss the results of our latest #CEOConfidence survey with The Business Council. See what drove Q2's sharp decline in confidence and what has #CEOs most anxious moving forward. 📺.

The Conference Board Measure of #CEOConfidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell by 26 points in the second quarter of 2025 to 34, the lowest level since Q4 2022. (A reading below 50 reflects more negative than positive responses.) This was the largest

The Conference Board #ConsumerConfidence Index® increased by 12.3 points in May to 98.0 (1985=100), up from 85.7 in April. The #PresentSituation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—rose 4.8 points to 135.9. The