CEOs are feeling a lack of confidence in their ability to guide their businesses though the financial storms caused by tariffs and other economic challenges. What will this mean for benefit budgets in the coming months?
According to the quarterly Vistage CEO Confidence Index, in the first quarter of 2025, CEO confidence among small and midsize business leaders dropped sharply: The index fell by a historic 22 points — from 100.8 in the last quarter of 2024 to 78.5 in the first quarter of this year. This marks a significant shift in sentiment driven by inflation concerns and the mounting impact of tariffs.
