Fear of Recession, Inflation Are Top Concerns for Global CEOs

Chief executives across the world see the threat of recession and inflation as the top concerns for their businesses this year.

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Chief executives across the world see the threat of recession and inflation as the top concerns for their businesses this year, according to a survey from The Conference Board.

These two issues top the list of external factors impacting businesses — for the second year in a row — according to the survey published on Wednesday. Global political instability and higher interest rates are also expected to affect business.