In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Dana Peterson speaks with economists Stephanie Guichard and Alex Heil about declining US consumer confidence, rising inflation concerns, and lowered spending expectations-- and explores how the global energy transition is reshaping markets, costs, and business strategy.
This episode provides a dual lens on the economy: the current sentiment of US consumers, which shapes spending and growth, and the long-term global shift in energy systems, reshaping industries and business planning.
Leaders and executives will gain timely insights into how these trends affect both household behavior and strategic business decisions.
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