Marketplace · Thursday, August 6, 2026
CEOs of major companies are reporting low confidence in the US economy, with their sentiment at its lowest since 2008. They cite ongoing issues such as oil and freight prices, supply chain challenges, and tariffs as major deterrents to planning, investment, and growth.
“CEOs of major companies are not feeling particularly good about this economy right now.”
“My confidence level in the US economy is probably at the lowest I've felt since 2008.”
“Because of oil and freight prices, supply chain challenges, and tariffs.”