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CEOs less optimistic about the U.S. economy
NEW YORK — U.S. chief executives are less optimistic about the economy, according to a survey released Wednesday. The survey also indicates that disagreements over the 2014 budget and raising the debt ceiling in Washington are making them cautious about hiring. The Business Roundtable said that its quarterly index, which measures the economic outlook of […]
Business Roundtable study documents trade benefits
International trade supported an estimated 767,000 jobs in Maryland and generated $11.7 billion in goods exports in 2012, according to a new report by the Business Roundtable.
U.S. chief executives more optimistic about hiring
WASHINGTON — Chief executives for the largest U.S. companies are more optimistic about sales over the next six months and plan to add more workers. The Business Roundtable said Wednesday that its April-June quarterly survey found 32 percent of its members expect to expand payrolls in the next six months. That’s up from 29 percent […]
CEOs optimistic about economy, wary of hiring
WASHINGTON — Chief executives at the largest U.S. companies are much more optimistic about their sales prospects than they were three months ago, though many remain cautious about hiring. The Business Roundtable said Wednesday that 72 percent of its members expect sales will increase in the next six months. That’s up from 58 percent at […]
Fewer U.S. CEOs plan to hire, boost spending
WASHINGTON — A survey of chief executives shows fewer large U.S. companies plan to hire or boost spending in the next six months, reflecting a weaker U.S. economy. The Business Roundtable says 36 percent of its CEO members plan to add workers over the next six months. That’s down from 42 percent when the survey […]
More CEOs plan to hire as outlook brightens
WASHINGTON — A growing number of chief executives at large U.S. companies say they are more optimistic about the economy and plan to step up hiring. The brighter view from the boardroom comes after the best three months of job growth in two years. The Business Roundtable said Wednesday that a survey of its CEO […]
Survey: CEOs expect more hiring as sales grow
NEW YORK — Top corporate executives expect to hire more workers and spend more on their companies over the next six months. A survey from Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of big U.S. companies, shows 45 percent of executives say they expect their companies to add more workers. That’s the highest percentage who have […]
