you didn't update everything
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidenceâ„¢ in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the final quarter of 2021. The measure now stands at
65, down moderately from 67 in Q3 2021—and substantially from Q2’s all-time high of 82. (A reading above 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses.) The survey was fielded from November 3rd through November 19th,before recent news of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
oh, and your "too optimistic" Goldman Sachs?
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Goldman Sachs has cut its 2022 US GDP growth outlook to 3.2%, from a 3.8% estimate a month ago.
The US economy will see a sharp slowdown as the government's fiscal support fades, the bank said.
The impact of Omicron will weigh on services spending and hit the supply chain, Goldman said.
Goldman Sachs has again cut its forecast for US economic growth in 2022, predicting a sharp slowdown as the government's fiscal support fades and the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant is felt.
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Ms. Meyer now (December) predicts 4% growth this year.