Marketplace All-in-One CEO confidence sinks
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Oct 16, 2025 
Daniel Ackerman, a Marketplace technology reporter specializing in the semiconductor industry, dives deep into the recent surge in TSMC's profits amid a booming chip market. He discusses how this growth impacts global supply chains and the broader economic landscape. The conversation also touches on a decline in CEO confidence linked to inflation and trade issues, which could trickle down to everyday Americans. Additionally, Ackerman highlights the critical need for skilled workers in tech and the partnership with Alabama’s career programs.
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CEOs Growing Cautious About The Economy
- CEO confidence fell in Q4, with more executives feeling negative than positive about the economy.
- CEOs cite dragging inflation, tariffs, and global trade uncertainty as major concerns.
AI Investment As Cost-Saving Strategy
- Companies plan to invest more in AI and new technologies to save on rising costs.
- That investment trend could reduce demand for some kinds of human labor.
Survey Skewed Toward Big Company Leaders
- The Conference Board surveyed 130 Fortune 500 CEOs, not smaller firms' leaders.
- Large-company sentiment differs from smaller firms, so business outlooks are mixed.
