Director Outlook Improves Slightly In May Amid Continued Headwinds
Q2 polling data finds U.S. public company board members slightly more optimistic in their 12-month forecasts than in Q1, though most continue to expect a recession in the near term.
Q2 polling data finds U.S. public company board members slightly more optimistic in their 12-month forecasts than in Q1, though most continue to expect a recession in the near term.
Public company general counsel share their view of the top risks for U.S. companies in 2025—and highlight potential opportunities for enhanced board collaboration.
America’s boardroom community has largely reversed its sunny outlook on the economy since the election—but directors say they are still hunting growth. ‘Stay the course but revisit the forecasts.’
A special post-election poll of public company board members in the U.S. finds the majority of corporate directors optimistic about the business landscape in 2025, with 95 percent saying the outcome of the presidential election influenced their outlook.
Economic indicators are helping fuel optimism for a soft landing among U.S. public company board members, but what some call an “election wild card” is bringing about renewed caution for the near term.
Directors are hopeful the upcoming presidential election will be one of the last remaining hurdles to growth, as companies prepare to increase capex amid improving market indicators.