US CEOs fear economic uncertainty more than their global peers as they head into 2026

The main worry facing CEOs of U.S. companies as 2026 begins is economic uncertainty, which is a bigger concern for American business leaders than their global counterparts, according to a new report.

The Conference Board released a survey of more than 1,700 executives, including more than 750 CEOs, from North America, Europe and Asia, which showed a difference in the primary worry bothering CEOs of firms in the U.S. versus those around the world.

Uncertainty was the leading economic concern among U.S. CEOs for 2026...