Director Optimism Ticks Up For First Time Since Spring 2021
After a downward slope for the majority of 2021, directors begin the year with increased optimism for the future of business conditions and a hope that Covid-19 will shift to endemic soon.
After a downward slope for the majority of 2021, directors begin the year with increased optimism for the future of business conditions and a hope that Covid-19 will shift to endemic soon.
After peaking in April, board members’ outlook for the future of business slipped further in November, driven by renewed Covid fears, inflation and a tight labor market.
Corporate Board Member’s October reading of director sentiment shows continued decline in optimism among U.S. public company board members. More now expect business conditions to deteriorate over the coming year.
Corporate Board Member’s September reading of director sentiment shows optimism waning, as companies continue to grapple with unresolved challenges and lingering uncertainties.
New data collected by Corporate Board Member and Diligent Institute shows optimism among public-company director at its lowest level in a year.
July’s Director Confidence Index shows optimism on the decline for the third consecutive month amid board members due to concerns over inflation and the possibility of further Covid-related restrictions.