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CEO Confidence Plummets Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

5/30/2025

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CEO Confidence™ dropped 26 points to 34 in Q2 2025, marking the lowest level since Q4 2022.
This historic decline is linked to uncertainty surrounding Trump's policies.
More than half of CEOs anticipate deteriorating economic and industry conditions.
Geopolitical instability and trade challenges rank as primary business risks; workforce size is projected to stay stable.
The survey included responses from 133 CEOs.

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Story summary

CEO Confidence™ dropped 26 points to 34 in Q2 2025, marking the lowest level since Q4 2022.
This historic decline is linked to uncertainty surrounding Trump's policies.
More than half of CEOs anticipate deteriorating economic and industry conditions.
Geopolitical instability and trade challenges rank as primary business risks; workforce size is projected to stay stable.
The survey included responses from 133 CEOs.