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The State of the Global Economy

Steve Odland and Dana Peterson discuss consumer confidence and what to expect for the US and global economies.

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The Conference Board announced that the Consumer Confidence Index® declined in January. In this episode, Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board, sits down with Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, to discuss consumer confidence and what to expect for the US and global economies. Tune in to find out:

  • How did consumers feel for the start of 2023? Are they still worried about a recession?
  • What will be the critical drivers of consumer expectations and spending going forward?
  • What is the outlook for the global economy in 2023 and 2024?
  • Could the US have a “soft landing” and if so, how?
  • What should we expect now that China is reopening after nearly three years of strict COVID-19 restrictions?
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The Conference Board announced that the Consumer Confidence Index® declined in January. In this episode, Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board, sits down with Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, to discuss consumer confidence and what to expect for the US and global economies. Tune in to find out:

  • How did consumers feel for the start of 2023? Are they still worried about a recession?
  • What will be the critical drivers of consumer expectations and spending going forward?
  • What is the outlook for the global economy in 2023 and 2024?
  • Could the US have a “soft landing” and if so, how?
  • What should we expect now that China is reopening after nearly three years of strict COVID-19 restrictions?

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