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Marketplace · Thursday, August 6, 2026

CEOs Express Low Confidence in US Economy, Citing Oil Prices and Supply Chain Issues

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.

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CEOs of major companies are not feeling particularly good about this economy right now.
Kai Rysdall
My confidence level in the US economy is probably at the lowest I've felt since 2008.
Matthew Hasett
Because of oil and freight prices, supply chain challenges, and tariffs.
Matthew Hasett
Heard on Marketplace — “Should there be an oil export ban?, published Thursday, August 6, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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CEOs Express Low Confidence in US Economy, Citing Oil Prices and Supply Chain Issues — Heardvine