Summary
Corporate leaders’ outlook for the U.S. economy is improving, with a recent survey indicating that only 28% of CEOs expect a recession soon, down from 46% in May. Optimism stems from expectations of favorable trade negotiations under the Trump administration and a potential reduction in interest rates, with 36% of CEOs anticipating mild economic growth this year. Despite a recent GDP decline of 0.3%, the economy shows resilience in job growth and consumer spending, although concerns remain over possible tariff-driven inflation in the future.