Conference Board.
nonprofit organization in Brussels, Belgium
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Fergus McCormick is a senior economist at the Conference Board.Some support2 reports
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Conference Board tracks US consumer confidence.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Axios reported a drop in CEO confidence according to the Conference Board.Some support1 report
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Consumer sentiment indices, tracked by organizations like the Conference Board, show that sentiment regarding Trump's policies affects electoral prospects.Well supported25 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Oil price falls reflect hopes for conflict resolution, supported by economic confidence and China's strategic interests.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Consumer confidence indices declined to record lows due to sustained high prices and inflation outpacing wage growth.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Reports from 2018 detailing FTC scrutiny of personalized pricing, inflation expectations, and analyst views.Some support1 report
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The Conference Board is tracking consumer confidence and inflation expectations as the Iran conflict drives regional instability and causes oil prices to soar.Well supported41 reports7 developments inside
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The Conference Board reported that the Consumer Confidence Index fell to 68.2, signaling recession risk.Some support1 report
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Weak consumer confidence supports Dividend Kings, according to findings involving Walmart and the Conference Board.Some support1 report
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Erik Hurst analyzed consumer confidence data published by the Conference Board on August 25th, while Steve Odland was CEO.Some support1 report
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Geopolitical events and tariffs are impacting global trade and business confidence levels, according to the Conference Board.Some support2 reports
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A survey published on July 21, 2026, noted that the Middle East conflict is being considered a macro risk by Bank of America Corp.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Conference Board is headquartered in New York City.Some support1 report
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Amid US-Iran fighting, the FED is targeting inflation while monitoring economic indicators from the Conference Board and market data from Freddie Mac.Well supported18 reports
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Findings comparing polling data between YouGov and the Conference Board were released on July 29th.Some support1 report
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Robert Half and Conference Board are monitoring hiring confidence and job market shifts in the US.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Conference Board report notes potential increase in Iran war mentions.Some support2 reports
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The Conference Board published confidence data showing a decline on July 28, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Both the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Conference Board track inflation and economic health.Well supported4 reports
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Economic data, including consumer confidence and job market trends, informs Fed policy decisions amid accelerating inflation.Well supported7 reports
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Michael Green links Middle East ceasefire to consumer confidence, noting that easing tensions raise prospects of lower costs.Some support1 report
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A sentiment survey tracks job prospects in Chicago.Some support1 report
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Microsoft's heavy AI investment is noted as a strong stock lifting force, despite concerns over productivity and consumer confidence.Some support11 reports
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Dana Peterson has been identified as the Chief Economist at the Conference Board.Well supported10 reports
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Consumer sentiment surveys published by the Conference Board were influenced by the intensification of war in the Middle East, involving input from the University of Michigan and Kevin Hassett.Well supported32 reports2 developments inside
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War impacts oil prices, affecting consumer costs, involving Iran and the Conference Board.Some support2 reports
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Conference Board highlighted Yum! Brands' sustainability success, noting Jon Hixson as Chief Sustainability Officer at Yum! Brands.Speculative1 report
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A study led by Navan involved data from Airbnb and the Conference Board, with Nasdaq validating the methodology and findings regarding TSA.Some support1 report
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A Conference Board survey of U.S. employers reveals that hiring freezes are a headwind and companies are pausing hiring for AI workers amid economic uncertainty.Some support1 report
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A consumer confidence report from August 29, 2025, indicated underlying weakness in the market.Some support2 reports
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The Conference Board began tracking the impact of sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on U.S. trading partners on September 3, 2025.Some support3 reports
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Consumer sentiment indices are being benchmarked against the tariff plans unveiled by Donald Trump, showing the economic impact of his policies.Some support1 report
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The Conference Board released findings on consumer sentiment and spending trends, guiding global retail sector strategy.Some support1 report
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Consumer confidence index published and global oil inventories declined sharply amid Strait of Hormuz ceasefire talks.Some support4 reports
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The University of Michigan and Conference Board measure economic indicators.Well supported6 reports
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War disruptions are affecting global shipping and costs, while the consumer confidence index slipped to 93.1 in May.Well supported7 reports
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What's reaching Conference Board
Events traced to Conference Board, step by step, newest first- New poverty data may influence Conference Board's consumer metricsNew Michigan poverty data may refine consumer sentiment benchmarksPossible
- Conference Board may track rising tuition and consumer affordabilityConference Board tracks rising tuition and consumer affordability trendsPossible
- Economic uncertainty may influence Conference Board's consumer confidence indicesEconomic uncertainty may influence Conference Board's consumer confidence indicesLikely
- Conference Board tracks new San Diego inflation and employment dataConference Board must incorporate new San Diego economic data into its tracking modelsPossible
- Conference Board may face competitive pressure from wealth manager reportsConference Board faces increased competition from major wealth firms' data releasesPossible
- New inflation and car price trends may shift Conference Board forecastsThe Conference Board's forecasts may be influenced by new inflation and car price dataPossible
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- Inflation and consumer unease may shift Conference Board sentiment benchmarksThe Conference Board may adjust sentiment benchmarks based on inflation and retail shiftsPossible
- Geopolitical risk may increase volatility in Conference Board dataThe Conference Board's data may reflect increased volatility due to geopolitical risk and inflation.Likely
- New UoM data on debt and sentiment may shift economic benchmarks for Conference BoardNew UoM data on debt and sentiment may shift economic benchmarks for Conference BoardPossible
- U of M sentiment data could influence Conference Board's indicesU of M survey findings may influence how the Conference Board benchmarks its indices.Possible
Around Conference Board this week
News at the entities that move Conference Board most-
University of Michigan OperationalFed rate hike expectations influence Eurozone market reaction, informed by consumer sentiment surveys.Moves Conference Board
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Middle East Shared contextDe-escalation in the Middle East reduces crude oil risk premium while Congress limits Trump's fiscal agenda.Moves Conference Board
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Peterson StructuralPeterson expanded his business to Vancouver and is seeking an appearance on Ryan Seacrest's show.Moves Conference Board
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Bureau of Labor Statistics OperationalBLS projects a decline in claims adjuster employment while carriers increasingly use independent firms for claims.Moves Conference Board
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FactSet OperationalFactSet hosted its Investor Day in New York City on November 10, 2026.Moves Conference Board
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AAA OperationalRFS mandate adds cost to gasoline, involving AAA and Institute for Energy Research.Moves Conference Board
Connections
The 40 strongest of 90, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Alan Greenspan Structural
Alan Greenspan formally served as an analyst at the Conference Board.
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Dana Peterson Structural
Dana Peterson holds the formal position of Chief Economist at the Conference Board.
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University of Michigan Operational
Both institutions actively produce and benchmark consumer sentiment and confidence indices, influencing economic discourse.
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FED Operational
The Conference Board provides key economic data and commentary that the Federal Reserve actively monitors and uses to guide monetary policy.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump's economic policies influence Conference Board indicators, which in turn affect his political viability and public sentiment.
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Middle East Shared context
Geopolitical instability and conflict in the Middle East are observed to drive changes in consumer confidence and inflationary expectations monitored by the Conference Board.
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Peterson Structural
Peterson serves as the chief economist for the Conference Board.
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Dean Baker Structural
Dean Baker holds the position of Chief Economist at the Conference Board.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Operational
The two organizations actively track, report, and compete over shared macroeconomic indicators like inflation, jobs, and consumer sentiment.
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FactSet Operational
FactSet provides economic data used by Conference Board for trend assessment, and both organizations actively compete in tracking consumer spending trends.
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McCormick Structural
McCormick is employed as a Senior Economist at the Conference Board.
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Federal Trade Commission Mentioned together
The Conference Board's economic data and reports are cited as influential inputs for the operational mandate of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Steve Odland Structural
Steve Odland serves as the President and CEO of the Conference Board.
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AAA Operational
AAA provides specific nationwide gas price data that the Conference Board utilizes for its economic tracking and confidence reporting.
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Ben Ayers Structural
one depends on the other
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Reuters Mentioned together
Reuters reports and utilizes economic data and forecasts provided by the Conference Board.
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Brent Mentioned together
Brent oil price movements are observed to influence consumer confidence metrics tracked by the Conference Board.
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Median Structural
Conference Board utilizes data provided by Median when publishing economic reports.
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Beijing Shared context
Conference Board consistently analyzes and tracks the economic performance and indicators of China.
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Brian Jacobsen Mentioned together
Brian Jacobsen analyzes economic indices and trends published by the Conference Board.
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LPL Financial Operational
they act on each other directly
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Amazon Mentioned together
Amazon's market activities are tracked by the Conference Board as part of broader consumer spending and confidence trends.
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Erik Hurst Mentioned together
Erik Hurst analyzes consumer confidence data published by the Conference Board.
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American Shared context
The Conference Board reports consumer confidence, providing a key economic context for American companies.
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Walmart Mentioned together
Walmart utilizes Conference Board data on consumer confidence to inform business strategy, particularly regarding dividend-paying companies.
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North America Shared context
The organization operates within the geographic and economic context of North America.
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New York Shared context
The Conference Board monitors US consumer confidence, placing the relationship within the broader economic context of New York.
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Kevin Hassett Mentioned together
Kevin Hassett lent expert credibility to the Conference Board's economic index and research findings.
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Chicago Mentioned together
The Conference Board conducts sentiment surveys that track economic indicators relevant to the job prospects in Chicago.
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Micron Technology Mentioned together
no direct coupling
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Nasdaq Mentioned together
Conference Board's consumer confidence data is observed to affect market sentiment tracked by Nasdaq.
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Republicans Mentioned together
Conference Board's economic findings are viewed as a leading indicator of political risk for the Republican faction, whose policies also influence the economic environment.
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Washington Mentioned together
no direct coupling
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Axios Structural
Axios publishes research findings and data analysis provided by the Conference Board.
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Morning Consult Operational
Morning Consult and Conference Board are direct competitors in the market for providing consumer sentiment data.
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Financial Times Mentioned together
Financial Times reports and cites economic estimates and data published by the Conference Board.
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Peterson Institute for International Economics Operational
Both institutions are observed to analyze and contribute to the broader economic conditions.
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Center for Economic and Policy Research Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in articles discussing shared economic trends affecting their sector.
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Iran Shared context
Iran's geopolitical context contributes to global economic factors monitored by the Conference Board.
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Robert Half Mentioned together
Both firms are noted for monitoring hiring confidence and job market shifts.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
9 events- Consumer confidence and the Jackson Hole symposium are influencing market sentiment ahead of Nvidia's key earnings report.
- Conference Board tracks US consumer confidence.
- Oil price falls reflect hopes for conflict resolution, supported by economic confidence and China's strategic interests.
- The Conference Board reported that the Consumer Confidence Index fell to 68.2, signaling recession risk.
- Weak consumer confidence supports Dividend Kings, according to findings involving Walmart and the Conference Board.
- Erik Hurst analyzed consumer confidence data published by the Conference Board on August 25th, while Steve Odland was CEO.
- Geopolitical events and tariffs are impacting global trade and business confidence levels, according to the Conference Board.
- The Conference Board is headquartered in New York City.
- Amid US-Iran fighting, the FED is targeting inflation while monitoring economic indicators from the Conference Board and market data from Freddie Mac.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
8 events- A survey published on July 21, 2026, noted that the Middle East conflict is being considered a macro risk by Bank of America Corp.
- Findings comparing polling data between YouGov and the Conference Board were released on July 29th.
- Conference Board report notes potential increase in Iran war mentions.
- The Conference Board published confidence data showing a decline on July 28, 2026.
- Both the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Conference Board track inflation and economic health.
- Economic data, including consumer confidence and job market trends, informs Fed policy decisions amid accelerating inflation.
- Michael Green links Middle East ceasefire to consumer confidence, noting that easing tensions raise prospects of lower costs.
- A sentiment survey tracks job prospects in Chicago.
June 2026
18 events- Consumer sentiment indices, tracked by organizations like the Conference Board, show that sentiment regarding Trump's policies affects electoral prospects.
- Consumer confidence indices declined to record lows due to sustained high prices and inflation outpacing wage growth.
- The Conference Board is tracking consumer confidence and inflation expectations as the Iran conflict drives regional instability and causes oil prices to soar.
- Robert Half and Conference Board are monitoring hiring confidence and job market shifts in the US.
- Microsoft's heavy AI investment is noted as a strong stock lifting force, despite concerns over productivity and consumer confidence.
- Dana Peterson has been identified as the Chief Economist at the Conference Board.
- Consumer sentiment surveys published by the Conference Board were influenced by the intensification of war in the Middle East, involving input from the University of Michigan and Kevin Hassett.
- War impacts oil prices, affecting consumer costs, involving Iran and the Conference Board.
- Conference Board highlighted Yum! Brands' sustainability success, noting Jon Hixson as Chief Sustainability Officer at Yum! Brands.
- A study led by Navan involved data from Airbnb and the Conference Board, with Nasdaq validating the methodology and findings regarding TSA.
- A Conference Board survey of U.S. employers reveals that hiring freezes are a headwind and companies are pausing hiring for AI workers amid economic uncertainty.
- A consumer confidence report from August 29, 2025, indicated underlying weakness in the market.
- The Conference Board began tracking the impact of sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on U.S. trading partners on September 3, 2025.
- Consumer sentiment indices are being benchmarked against the tariff plans unveiled by Donald Trump, showing the economic impact of his policies.
- The Conference Board released findings on consumer sentiment and spending trends, guiding global retail sector strategy.
- Consumer confidence index published and global oil inventories declined sharply amid Strait of Hormuz ceasefire talks.
- The University of Michigan and Conference Board measure economic indicators.
- War disruptions are affecting global shipping and costs, while the consumer confidence index slipped to 93.1 in May.