The Conference Board announced today that the Consumer Confidence Index® increased in September for the second consecutive month. But the likelihood of recessions in the US and across Europe are rising. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, and Lynn Franco, Director of the Indicators program, both from The Conference Board, sit down to discuss what to expect for the US and global economies. Tune in to find out:

• When—not if—a US recession will likely begin, and how long it will last
• Why consumer confidence is increasing despite the likelihood of a recession
• How businesses are managing the pressures of hiring and retaining top talent amid a thriving US labor market and imminent recession
• Why a global recession is not yet a foregone conclusion
• Why a recession is expected in Europe and what may make it worse than initially projected
• Why China is experiencing slow growth, but not a recession