May drop brings average lost to 29,600/month for the first five months of 2013.

World’s Largest Companies are Transforming Giving; Engaging Employees in Community Efforts

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Will German manufacturing orders rise for the third month in a row?

MNC’s should view reform pronouncements with healthy skepticism

New report examines data from more than 600 annual general meetings held at Russell 3000 companies between January 1 and April 30.

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Euro Area Economy Remains Sluggish

Index at Five-Year High

Will the Euro Area unemployment rate rise again?

German Economy to Grow at Slow Pace in Near Term

Economic Expansion to Continue in Near Term

Economic Activity May Begin Improving in Near Term

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Will Euro Area consumer confidence rise again?

Economic Expansion Likely to Pick Up Slightly in Coming Months.

However, the six-month growth rate of the leading index remained positive and increased.

Index Points to Continuing Economic Expansion

Growth Likely to Moderate Slightly in Near Term

Slow Economic Growth Will Likely Continue in the Near Term

Has Euro Area GDP declined again in the first quarter?

Rate of Expansion Likely to Remain Modest in Near Term

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After a surprising decline of 0.5 percent in March, little recovery in retail buying in April reflects a lack of growth in spending power, a delayed impact of the higher payroll tax rate, and continued concern about the negative impact of the sequester.

Economic Expansion Looks to Pick Up Steam in Near Term

Index Signals Moderate Job Increases Ahead

Have manufacturing orders in Germany increased in March?

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First-of-its-kind gathering for corporate leaders and human capital professionals in Asia

Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today reported 0.7 percent annualized growth in labor productivity for the first quarter of 2013.

April rise offsets losses in February and March, leaving labor demand unchanged in 2013.

New Report from The Conference Board Examines CEO Succession in the S&P 500

Index Rebounds from Disappointing March, Up 6 Points

Euro Area economy remains very weak and recovery in the coming months continues to be unlikely

Will the Euro Area unemployment rate rise to another record high?

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The pace of economic growth in the U.S. grew 2.5% in Q1.

The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™, which had increased in the fourth quarter of 2012, improved again in the first quarter of 2013

Pace of Economic Growth Will Remain Moderate Through 2013

Return to Growth Looks Likely in the Near Term

Economic Activity May Improve—Slowly—in Months Ahead

Will Euro Area consumer confidence rise in April?

Economy Should Continue to Grow at Steady Pace

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After three consecutive gains, the U.S. LEI dipped slightly in March

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Three of the six components contributed positively to the index in March.

Economic Contraction Likely to Continue

Matteo Tonello, managing director of corporate leadership at The Conference Board, joined the SASB

Economic Expansion Will Continue; Rate of Expansion May Pick Up in Near Term

Participants Include American Express, Caterpillar, Dell, FedEx, Ford, Intel, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Toyota, UBS, and Verizon

Will German investor confidence continue to increase?

Avon Chairman Fred Hassan Speaks with Joann Lublin of The Wall Street Journal and Jon Spector About What He Believes It Takes To Be Successful Leader.

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A Modest Recovery Ahead?

With a decline of 0.4 percent in March, consumers are pulling back after a winter surge powered by the strong release of pent-up demand.

Third Consecutive Increase; Economic Expansion Likely to Continue

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Index Still Signaling Moderate Job Growth

Will industrial production fall again in the Euro Area?

Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

Labor demand down 77,000 in Q1 of 2013

Have Euro Area retail sales increased in February as well?

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But Risks to Short-Term Recovery Remain

Index Drops Eight Points, Erasing Most of February's Gains

Economy to Continue Expansion in Near Term

Immediate crisis avoided...

But German Economy Likely to Remain Weak in Near Term

Third Consecutive Increase; Improvement was Driven by Majority of Components

But Trend Remains Weak, with Growth Likely to Slow in Near Term

Slow Improvement in Economic Growth May be Under Way

Will the Euro Area PMI rise again this month?

Current Rate of Expansion Likely to Continue in Near Term

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Moderately Positive Growth Rate Suggests UK Economy May Grow Slowly in 2013

Economic Expansion Will Continue, But Rate Unlikely to Pick Up

With a gain of 1.1 percent in February, consumer spending remains relatively robust.

Four of Six Components Increased in January; Contraction Likely to Become Shallower in Near Term

State Indexes to Begin with March 26 Release

Current Economic Weakness Appears to be Easing

But the Sequester is Looming

Has industrial production in the Euro Area improved in January?

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Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

February labor demand little changed following two months of strong gains

Has production in Germany gotten off to a good start in 2013?

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Third Consecutive Increase; Economic Activity May Improve in Near Term

Index Up Over 11 Points after Big Drop in January

Will the economic sentiment in Europe continue to improve?

Economy Likely to Continue Expansion

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But Germany Economy Remains Weak in Near Term

Index Points to Slow Expansion in the Near Term

France LEI Declined Twice in Past Three Months, but Six-Month Growth Rate Remains Positive

But Failing Incumbents Are Rarely Expected To Resign

Current Rate of Expansion Will Likely Continue in Coming Months

Pace of Economic Growth Likely to slow in the Near Term

Will German confidence continue to increase?

Index Increases for Fourth Consecutive Month

Four of the Seven Components Increased in December; Economic Expansion Likely to Continue in Near Term

With a gain of 0.1 percent in January, post-holiday retail spending started the year at a subdued rate.

Economic Downturn Likely to Persist, but Rate of Contraction May Ease

Led by Positive Gains in Consumer Confidence and Yield Spread

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Will GDP in the Euro Area decline again?

New Report Provides Path for Employers Looking to Leverage New Talent Opportunities

The Task Force was formed to bring directors of public companies and investors together to find solutions that will create a stronger corporate governance system and help to restore trust in business.

But in Recent Months the Trend is Up

Will European retail sales decline again?

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Americans Delaying Retirement Still on the Rise Four Years after Great Recession

CECP in Association with The Conference Board Field Annual Survey

Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic

Readjustment in Europe is underway as Germany, France and U.K. are becoming more expensive

January gain follows a rise of 217,900 in December

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis today reported a 0.1 percent decline in annualized growth in real gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of 2012.

Index Drops Eight Points, Erasing All 2012 Gains

December Increase Driven by Improved Consumer and Business Confidence

Pace of Economic Expansion Likely to Slow in Near Term

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Economic Activity Unlikely to Strengthen in Near Term

Economy Continues to Grow Slowly

Economic Momentum Possibly Abating

Weak Economy May Pick Up Slightly in the Near Term

Will the Euro Area PMI increase again this month?

Three of the Six Components Decreased

Slowdown in Productivity Felt Across the Globe in 2012, Little Improvement Projected for 2013

Pace of Contraction in Spanish Economy May Ease in the Near Term

Four of the seven components made positive contributions to the index

Economic Growth May Pick Up Slightly in Coming Months

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Will industrial production once again decline in the Euro Area?

Eighth-Straight Decline Indicates Current Downturn Likely to Continue

Global Business Leaders Seek Competitiveness Through Nurturing Talent, Maximizing Efficiency, and Enabling Innovation

Proxy Voting Analytics (2008-2012) analyzes data on voting by shareholders of U.S. companies that held their annual general meetings (AGMs) during the last five years.

CEO Confidence improved in the final quarter of 2012, despite cloud of fiscal uncertainty

Slowdown in Economic Activity Not Yet Reflected in the Employment Numbers

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Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report
Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

Despite Substantial Gain Last Month, Job Demand Weakened in the Second Half of 2012

Index Drops Six Points; Expectations Index Declines Sharply

Short-Term Outlook Shows Moderate Improvement

Slow Growth Through Early 2013

Economic Activity Will Likely Remain Weak in Near Term

Majority of executives say theft of trade secrets presents extensive risk in emerging markets, finds new report

Five of the Six Components Increased in November

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The weaknesses among the leading indicators have remained more widespread than the strengths in the recent months.

Economic Activity Remains Weak

Will confidence in the Euro Area return?

But Rate of Economic Growth Will Likely Slow in the Near Term

Contraction in the Spanish Economy May Ease in the Near Term

Growth Rate Likely to Remain Slow in Near Term

First Decline in Four Months, Led by Continued Weakness in Business Confidence

Will industrial production in the Euro Area once again decline?

Seventh Consecutive Decline; Downturn in Economy May Continue in Coming Months

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Six-Month Growth Rate Falls Into Negative Territory For The First Time Since September 2009

Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report
Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

Advertised vacancies were basically flat for the last six months

Will German manufacturing orders continue to decline?

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Four of Seven Components Declined in October

New Report Peers into Latest Government Five-Year Plan for Human Capital Insights

New Report Provides Practical Guidance for MNCs on Corporate Philanthropy in China

Index at Highest Level Since February 2008

Will the Euro Area unemployment rate reach a new record high?

Economy Will Continue to Expand Modestly through the Early Months of 2013

But Economy Likely to Weaken in Near Term

Five of the six components contributed positively to the index in October.

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Is confidence about the Euro Area economy increasing in November?

Economy to Continue Growing at Slow Pace

Economy to Continue Expansion but at Slower Pace

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Four of Six Components Increased in September

U.S. Households Plan to Spend an Average of $521 this Season on Holiday Gifts

Increase Follows Five Consecutive Declines; Rate of Growth Likely to Remain Slow

But Current Contraction Likely to Continue in Near Future

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Risk of Economic Downturn Continues to Rise

Changes in Emerging Economies May Mean a Lower Speed Limit for Global Growth

David Schmittlein of MIT Sloan School of Management, and Susan Schwab, of the University of Maryland, have been elected to the board of trustees of The Conference Board

Will Euro Area GDP have fallen again in Q3?

Despite Third Consecutive Increase, Economy Will Likely Slow in Fourth Quarter

Now the votes are in ... a dramatic change of course in economic policy seems unlikely

New Report Provides Practical Guidance to Create and Run an Effective Human capital Analytics Practice

But its six-month growth rate remains under 1 percent for the third straight month

Europe’s record unemployment is starting to weigh more heavily than financial factors in the current phase of the crisis

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Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report Ken Goldstein, Economist, The Conference Board

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had increased in September, improved again in October.

Advertised vacancies basically flat for the last five months

Due to Hurricane Sandy currently affecting the U.S. East Coast, The Conference Board will be postponing its regularly scheduled 10/30 release of the Consumer Confidence Index to 10 AM, Thursday, November 1.

Will economic sentiment in the Euro Area improve?

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis today reported 2.0 percent growth in real gross domestic product for the third quarter of 2012.

Index Declines for the Fourth Time in Last Six Months

Recent Weakness Suggests that Rate of Expansion May Moderate in Near Term

Study by Stanford University’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance, in conjunction with The Conference Board, surveyed CEOs, senior executives, and corporate directors

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But Near-Term Outlook Continues to be Uncertain

Sixth Consecutive Decline in August

Will the PMI for the Euro Area increase in October?

Despite Decline, Moderate Pace of Economic Activity Likely to Continue

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Six out of Seven Components Increased

Economy Continues to Fluctuate Around a Slow Growth Trend

Rate of Economic Growth Likely to Remain Slow

Four of the Six Components Declined; Current Contraction in Spanish Economy Will Continue

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Rate of Economic Growth Likely to Remain Slow

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Five of the Seven Components Increased

Annual Giving in Numbers Reports on Trends and Insights in Corporate Giving Patterns

Third Decline in Four Months; Lackluster Job Growth Likely to Continue Through First Half of 2013

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Will industrial production increase for a second month in a row?

Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report
Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

More Chief Executives are Trimming Capital Spending Plans

The September rise follows a loss of 262,300 in July and August

Improved stock market and business confidence offer glimmers of hope

A new report in the Director Notes series was released today by The Conference Board.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined in August, improved in September.

Has business sentiment improved in Germany and France?

Increase reflects rebound in real estate activity, strong credit growth and improvement in consumer expectations

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LEI Increases in July, After Four Consecutive Monthly Declines

Five of Six Components Increased in July

Four of the Ten Components Increased

Economic Activity Likely to Continue Growing at Moderate Pace

Despite Slight Gain, Economic Activity Unlikely to Pick Up Soon

Will the Euro Area PMI decline for an eighth consecutive month?

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Downward Trend Accelerates Again, with No Turnaround in Sight

Rising Risk of a Slowdown in the Near Term

Five of the Seven Components Increased in July

Fourth Consecutive Decline

Slow Growth to Continue in the Short-Term

Has employment in the Euro Area once again declined?

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Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report
Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

Labor Demand has Slowed Significantly this Summer

Prior to joining The Conference Board, Ms. Dabney was Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Corporate Governance Counsel of Alcoa Inc.

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Has industrial production in Germany picked up in July?

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had improved in July, declined in August.

Widespread Weakness in Components Suggest that Current Contraction Will Likely Continue in Near Term

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Will unemployment rise once again in the Euro Area?

Third Consecutive Decline Turns Six-Month Trend Negative

Three of the Seven Components Increased in June

Indicators Point to Modest Rebound in Second Half of 2012

Third Consecutive Decline; Large Negative Contributions from Stock Prices and New Residential Construction Orders

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Sustained Economic Growth Unlikely in the Short Term

Indicators Point to Slow Growth Through 2012

Fourth Consecutive Decline Signals Expansion Likely to Slow

First Increase Since January, But Contraction Will Likely Continue

Economic Activity Will Continue to Expand, But at a Relatively Slow Pace

Has the Euro Area managed to post positive growth in the second quarter?

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U.K. Economic Activity Unlikely to Gain Much Momentum in the Near Term

Slow Employment Growth Likely to Continue Over Next Few Months

Has Italian GDP rebounded in the second quarter?

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Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report
Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

After a strong gain of 232,000 in June, labor demand dropped in July for a small gain of 79,000 over the last two months.

Requests for Change to Executive Compensation Plans Appear More Focused, While Proposal Volume Decreases

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined in June, improved slightly in July.

Has the Euro Area unemployment rate continued to increase?

Led by Manufacturing, Productivity is Up and Costs are Down for the Weakest Economies — Is this the Start of a More Competitive and Balanced Europe?

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Four of the Seven Components Declined

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis today reported 1.5 percent growth in real gross domestic product for the second quarter of 2012.

Rate of Growth Likely to Moderate in Near Term

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But growth likely to moderate in near-term

Economic activity likely to continue expansion, but growth rate may moderate in the near-term.

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Has consumer confidence in Europe improved in the summer?

Smallest monthly gain since December 2010, but economic expansion should continue in the near-term

Economic Growth in France May Continue in New Term, But Unlikely to Pick Up

Indicators Point to Sustained Weak Growth Through the Fall

The Conference Board mourns the passing of Jack V. Wirts

Marshall died in London on July 5; he was 78 years old.

Has German investor sentiment rebounded in July?

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.K. decreased 0.8 percent in May, after an increase of 0.2 percent in April and an increase of 0.9 percent in March.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea declined 1.2 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for Korea increased 0.6 percent in May.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain declined 0.6 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) remained unchanged in May.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Japan decreased 1.1 percent, and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) remained unchanged in May.

The ETI Has Been Flat Since February

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Has industrial production in the Euro Area rebounded?

Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report
Kathy Bostjancic, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, The Conference Board

16 Point Drop in Second Quarter

Following a very slow start to the second quarter, June closed with a strong gain.

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Will the Euro Area unemployment rate continue to rise?

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the Euro Area decreased 0.3 percent in May, falling to 105.2, following decreases of 1.0 percent in April and 0.1 percent in March.

Leaders of European Union member states are meeting in Brussels to discuss measures that might alleviate the financial crisis.

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined in May, fell further in June.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China increased 1.1 percent in May to 235.1, following a 0.9 percent increase in April and a 0.8 percent increase in March.

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico declined 0.7 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) declined 0.1 percent in April.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.3 percent in May to 95.8, following a 0.1 percent decline in April, and a 0.2 percent increase in March.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany declined 0.1 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) decreased 0.3 percent in April.

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Australia declined 1.4 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.2 percent in April.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France declined 0.1 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) remained unchanged in April.

Has the European consumer seen its confidence decline again in June?

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.K. increased 0.2 percent in April, after an increase of 1.1 percent in March and an increase of 1.0 percent in February.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea declined 0.2 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for Korea increased 0.3 percent in April.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain declined 1.6 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) decreased 0.4 percent in April.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Japan decreased 0.3 percent The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) decreased 0.2 percent in April.

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Has employment in the Euro Area declined for a third consecutive quarter?