Best Conferenceboard Podcasts (2025)

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European Labour Market Outlook 2022H2 42:45

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With 163 million employed workers, employment in the Euro Area has reached record-high levels in Q2 2022. Although hiring expectations are on a downward trend since March across all industries, the labor market is currently incredibly tight. Marion Devine, Associate Director for Insights on Human Capital, and Bettina Schaller, Senior Vice President…

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Renewable Sources: The state of renewable energy in 2022 28:46

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Despite having more than doubled since 2010, renewable energy makes up less than 20 percent in the US' electricity mix. In this podcast episode, chief economist Dana Peterson discusses with senior economists Alex Heil and Erin McLaughlin the trends in the energy sector and how those affect businesses and households. They cover the uneven playing fi…

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Consumer Confidence Declines for Third Month in a Row 8:33

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased for the third consecutive month in July, following a larger decline in June. The Index now stands at 95.7 (1985=100), down 2.7 points from 98.4 in June. Join Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board as she talks with Chief Economist Dana Peterson about how …

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell in June 9:38

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell again in June Join Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators and Chief Economist Dana Peterson as they discuss why the risk of recession is rising, the one thing sparking confidence in consumers about the economy, and why the inflation expectation measure spiked to an all-time high.…

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Zero-COVID, Taiwan and a friendship "with no limits": What's ahead for MNCs in China 43:24

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A new set of lockdowns and the recent bond with Russia are reshaping the way businesses view China. In this podcast Ilaria Maselli asks David Hoffman – Senior VP Asia – to share views on the outlook for the economic recovery in China after the end of the lockdowns, how long China will stick to its zero-COVID policy, and the nature of the Sino-Russi…

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Consumer Confidence Declines Slightly 8:43

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased slightly in May, following a small increase in April (after an upward revision). Join Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board as she talks with Chief Economist Dana Peterson about how inflation, rising interest rates and perceived softening in the labor ma…

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Helping a Diverse America Self-Express and Reach Financial Goals 17:21

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How does the use of financial services vary across Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White (Non-Hispanic) consumers in the US, and how can companies address existing services gaps? And how do multicultural consumers use restaurants, travel, personal services, education, and other services to express their ethnic origins, and what this all means for compa…

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The Global Semiconductor Crisis – Fact, Fiction, Solutions 39:49

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Semiconductors are found in just about everything we use – from cars to cell phones to refrigerators. But there seems to not be enough of them, and in the right places. Are we experiencing a computer chip crisis or is this sentiment overblown? How are semiconductors fueling inflation and affecting supply chains? What are businesses doing to overcom…

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The War in Ukraine and its Impact on Public Affairs 36:23

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In this podcast, Claudio Murri, Council Director for the Public Affairs Executives Council, discusses with two seasoned practitioners from the public affairs/government relations Brussels-based community how the conflict in Ukraine has impacted their profession. The current war has put even more pressure on the ethical and value-based aspects of th…

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Dips in April 11:26

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased slightly in April, after an increase in March. Join Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators and Chief Economist Dana Peterson as they discuss how concerns about inflation retreated from an all-time high, but remain elevated, and how inflation and the war in Ukraine may further cu…

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The War in Ukraine and Implications for Global Energy 52:51

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A new podcast by The Conference Board unpacks the war in Ukraine's implications for global energy markets and prices. In the conversation, Robin Mills, CEO at Qamar Energy, and Hiba Itani, Economist at The Conference Board, discuss the risks of embargos on Russian oil, along with which economies might be able to ramp up supplies and when. They also…

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Increased in March 9:59

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in March 2022. While the highest recorded figure of consumers say jobs are plentiful, their expectations declined. Join this podcast with Conference Board Chief Economist Dana Peterson and Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators as they discuss key drivers of these expectations, …

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Finance Amid the Russia-Ukraine Crisis 38:43

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Finance is playing a central role in the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine. From sanctions to crypto assets, we discuss how governments are using access to the global financial system to pressure an end to the violence and human suffering. Moreover, how Russia is finding alternatives to traditional finance. We also explore how businesses can …

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How Russia Views the World, and the Threat of Cyber Conflict 43:34

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Why does the West continue to misunderstand Russia's drive? What is China's role, and what does their unlimited friendship really mean? What do organizations need to be doing in terms of business continuity plans, in the event of a Russian cyber operation attack? In this podcast Sara Murray, Managing Director, International of The Conference Board …

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Chain Reaction: Disruption of Delivery - What's to be done? Part 2 30:53

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"We always made it seem like magic. Things just showed up – you had what you need" says Rear Admiral John Polowczyk in this episode of our Indicatiions podcast. In a compelling discussion with Chief Economist Dana Peterson, the Rear Admiral, who has a long history of supply chain management at the top levels of military and government, discusses ho…

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The Effect of War Through the Lives of Women and Children 33:15

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In this podcast British journalist and author Christina Lamb joins Sara Murray, Managing Director International to discuss what's happening on the ground at the Polish-Ukraine border, how the war is unfolding and its consequences to families, especially women and children. Together they look at what's currently not being told, and steps companies c…

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On the Front Line in Ukraine 30:42

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Journalists play a crucial role in exposing the tragedy of war. In a new podcast, Jerome Starkey, a broadcaster, author, and Defense Editor at The Sun, joins Sara Murray, Managing Director, International, from the front lines of the war in Ukraine. Starkey provides a first-hand description of what's happening on the ground in Ukraine, from the chal…

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Severed Supply Chains: Is Global Trade at Risk? 17:09

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How will the war in Ukraine impact rising commodity prices and key material shortages? Will Ukraine be able to provide its own people with basic necessities such as food, shelter and heat without Western intervention? How can the world help? In this podcast Dmytro Los, Head of the Board of the Ukrainian Business and Trade Association and Sara Murra…

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The Nuclear Threat – How Does it Work in Practice? 29:37

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What is the difference between battlefield and strategic nuclear weapons? Are we underestimating the risk of chemical weapon attacks in Ukraine? Can the war spill outside the Ukraine border? In this podcast Hamish de Bretton Gordon, one of the world's leading experts on nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, and Sara Murray, Managing Director, I…

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Outlook Revision for Europe - Higher Inflation for longer 25:19

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How much do we expect inflation to increase in Europe following the Russian invasion of Ukraine? How are we revising our estimates for growth? How high can oil and gas prices go? In this podcast Ilaria Maselli, Klaas de Vries and Hiba Itani from The Conference Board discuss the economic implications of the war in Ukraine for the European economic o…

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Human Capital Crisis Management in Action 19:22

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What are companies doing to help their employees get out of Ukraine? What are their responses in way of transportation, accommodation, and financial support? In this podcast Anne Stevens, Council Director at The Conference Board for our Global CHRO, HR Executives, and Global Business Women Leaders Councils shares what CHROs from leading multination…

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The Russia-Ukraine Crisis (Part II): Implications for Business 30:50

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In part II of this podcast series, Samantha De Bendern, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House joins Sara Murry, Managing Director, International at The Conference Board to explore issues such as Russia's potential retaliation on imposed sanctions and what this means for supply chains. The discussion also tackles the issues of cybersecurity and prepa…

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The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Political & Economic Implications (Part 1) 31:44

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What's next with regards to the relationship between NATO and Russia? What is the impact of the China-Russia axis on European and US business leaders? What role do oil and gas play in this situation? In Part I of this special episode of Indications we are joined by Samantha De Bendern, one of Europe's leading experts on the current Russian-Ukraine …

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Fell in Feb. 14:08

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® dipped in February following a decline in January. President & CEO, Steve Odland and Senior Director of Economic Indicators, Lynn Franco, discuss the decline and consumer's easing expectations regarding the economy and job growth. They also reveal what has been the pillar of support for consumer confi…

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Chain Reaction: Disruption of Delivery - What's to be done? Part 1 18:29

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"The C-Suite really needs to put supply chain resiliency on their agenda. It can't be #45, it's got to be near the top", says Jay Welsh, Partner at EY and a specialist in global supply chains. As deliveries become increasingly difficult at the borders, Welsh talks with Chief Economist Dana Peterson. In this informative discussion, they dissect the …

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Fell in Jan. 7:13

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® declined in January after three months of improvement. Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators and Chief Economist Dana Peterson discuss the key drivers of the decline as well as Omicron's effect on consumers' lives, and important factors to keep consumers optimistic going forward.…

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5 New Trends in Global Value Chains 15:41

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Ataman Ozyildirim speaks with Swapna Nair, Senior Economist from the Conference board of Canada and Erik Lundh, Principal Economist from The Conference Board of New York to discuss 5 new trends in global supply chains and how global and Canadian companies are viewing these trends, based on a recent survey on the future of global value chains.…

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C-Suite Outlook 2022 Part 2: Economic Implications 26:14

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The results of our C-Suite Outlook 2022 have just been released. Chief Economist, Dana Peterson and Senior Director of Economics, Ataman Ozyildirim, discuss some of the more surprising findings from the report. Is climate change a major concern for CEO's? How high did macro-economic factors rank? What else is on CEO's minds that wasn't reflected in…

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Improved in December 7:34

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index improved in December 2021, following an upward revision in November. Please join and listen to this podcast as Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators and Chief Economist Dana Peterson discuss key drivers of this increase and what consumers are saying about the new Omicron variant.…

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What Is Scotland's Post-Brexit Future? 20:29

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Brexit reignited the Scottish nationalist fire. In this podcast, Ilaria Maselli and Elizabeth Crofoot discuss scenarios for Scottish independence from the UK: what steps would be necessary and what it would mean for businesses. They explore 3 scenarios: 1) independence and EU membership, 2) the Divided United Kingdom with further devolution of powe…

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US Labor Market Roundup: November 2021 Jobs Report 15:40

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Join labor market experts from The Conference Board as they break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. They provide insights on the monthly employment and unemployment numbers and identify key trends in the US job market that business leaders should know about.By The Conference Board

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How to Deliver Better Return on Innovation Through Improved Communication With Stakeholders 29:08

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While communication is not the leading harbinger of success, many would-be innovators underuse it, hampering their progress. Our recent series of interviews with successful innovators reveals that strategic, skillful, and disciplined communication is front and center for them. During this podcast, we'll share communication techniques and skills tha…

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Fell in November 6:57

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell in November. The delta variant took the backseat while rising prices took the lead in consumer's concerns. Please join and listen to this podcast as Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators and Chief Economist Dana Peterson discuss other key drivers of this decline and what is expected…

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The European Economy in 2022 29:03

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In this podcast Frank Heemskerk (European Round Table for Industry), and Ilaria Maselli and Klaas de Vries (The conference Board) discuss some of the key insights from the report "European Business Leaders Adjust Expectations Slightly Downward". We start with the latest reading of the Measure of CEO Confidence™, and then discuss growth expectations…

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US Labor Market Roundup: September 2021 Jobs Report 18:08

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Join labor market experts from The Conference Board as they break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. They provide insights on the monthly employment and unemployment numbers and identify key trends in the US job market that business leaders should know about.By The Conference Board

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Declines Again in September 5:27

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® declined again in September, following decreases in both July and August. The Index now stands at 109.3 (1985=100), down from 115.2 in August. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell to 143.4 from 148.9 last month. The Expectation…

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Global Labor Market Outlook 2021: Reopening Economies and Labor Shortages 21:33

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Before the pandemic—and after a long period of global economic expansion—global labor markets were relatively tight. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, labor markets changed abruptly. GDP and the number of jobs (or hours worked) declined dramatically across the globe. A year later, the economic and labor market outlook is much more optimistic, es…

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US Labor Market Roundup: July 2021 Jobs Report 20:19

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Join labor market experts from The Conference Board as they break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. They provide insights on the monthly employment and unemployment numbers and identify key trends in the US job market that business leaders should know about.By The Conference Board

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Virtually Unchanged in July 7:34

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® was relatively unchanged in July, following gains in each of the prior five months. The Index now stands at 129.1 (1985=100), up from 128.9 in June. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—rose from 159.6 to 160.3. The Expectations Ind…

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US Labor Market Roundup: June 2021 Jobs Report 15:26

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Join labor market experts from The Conference Board as they break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. They provide insights on the monthly employment and unemployment numbers and identify key trends in the US job market that business leaders should know about.By The Conference Board

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Improved further in June 5:39

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® improved further in June, following gains in each of the previous four months. The Index now stands at 127.3 (1985=100), up from 120.0 (an upward revision) in May. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—rose from 148.7 to 157.7. The E…

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US Labor Market Roundup: May 2021 Jobs Report 13:04

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Join labor market experts from The Conference Board as they break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. They provide insights on the monthly employment and unemployment numbers and identify key trends in the US job market that business leaders should know about.By The Conference Board

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European CEOs are becoming more confident about the economy. Should you too? 26:56

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In this podcast Frank Heemskerk (ERT), and Ilaria Maselli and Klaas de Vries (The Conference Board) discuss some of the insights from the report "Surging Confidence Among European Business Leaders Despite Strains on Supply Chains". We start with the latest reading of the Measure of CEO Confidence™, and then discuss bottlenecks in sight, like strain…

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Latest on Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors Globally and in the US 25:49

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Why did global consumer confidence reach record levels in Q1 2021? What does this mean for global growth, and what are the regional developments? More specifically, what have been trends in the US regarding health and wellness, spending on food, and investments? What can we expect in the near future? Join The Conference Board's Chief Economist Dana…

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US Labor Market Roundup: April 2021 Jobs Report 14:34

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Join labor market experts from The Conference Board as they break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. They provide insights on the monthly employment and unemployment numbers and identify key trends in the US job market that business leaders should know about.By The Conference Board

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What Are the Global Productivity Trends For 2021 and Beyond? 25:32

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Join us as we discuss the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on productivity in 2020, 2021 and beyond. See The Conference Board's latest multi-market projections and our new measure of productivity. Learn about new trends that may contribute to faster productivity growth ahead at the global total economy level. Discover which industries, including communic…

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The Conference Board US Consumer Confidence Rises Sharply Again In April 7:41

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The just released Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® The Conference Board's just released Consumer Confidence Index® rose sharply again in April, following a substantial gain in March. The Index now stands at 121.7 (1985=100), up from 109.0 in March. Join Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators and Chief Economist Dana Peterson…

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Wage Gaps by Race/Ethnicity and Gender: Trends and Business Implications in the US 27:20

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Our recent labor market research finds that wage gaps by race/ethnicity and gender remain large in the US and have actually increased over the last decade. In this podcast, experts from The Conference board will discuss: -How wage gaps differ among Black, Hispanic, Asian, and White workers and by gender. -How under-representation of some groups in …

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US Labor Market Roundup: March 2021 Jobs Report 15:37

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US employers added an astounding 916,000 jobs in March 2021. Employment has now doubled each month since the start of the year, marking a turning point in the economic recovery. There will likely be 4.5 million more jobs added to the economy this year, especially in in-person services, explains Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Boa…

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The Conference Board US Consumer Confidence Surges in March 5:39

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The just released Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® surged in March to its highest reading in a year, after a modest increase in February. The Index now stands at 109.7 (1985=100), up from 90.4 in February. These numbers show the index has reached its highest level since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. Join Lynn Franco, Senior Di…