The Conference Board
The Conference Board is a non-profit, member-funded business research organisation. It publishes economic forecasts, leading indicators and management research for companies.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Non-profit or think tank
- Flagship output
- Global Forecast Update (latest: Global Forecast Update, September 2026, 11 September 2026)
- Category
- Macro-economic forecasting
- Tier
- Tier 1: Widely cited economic outlooks and leading indicators used by boards and media
- Headquarters
- New York, United States
- Coverage
- Global, US, Euro Area, China and Asia-Pacific economies
- Public access
- Mixed
- Latest activity seen
- 11 Sep 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
In-house economists produce regional and global forecasts and composite leading indicators from economic data and models.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board
- Erik Lundh, Senior Economist, Global
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Forecast Update | Forecast platform | Monthly | Global Forecast Update, September 2026 | 11 Sep 2026 | Read report |
| Global Economic Outlook | Annual outlook | Annual | Global Economic Outlook 2026: New Horizons in Productivity and Growth | Read report | |
| Asia-Pacific Economic Forecast | Forecast platform | Monthly | Asia-Pacific Economic Forecast: July 2026 | Jul 2026 | Read report |
| Leading Economic Index | Index | Monthly | Visit site |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by The Conference Board, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
The 2026 global outlook is judged resilient, but risks to 2027 lean to the downside.
11 Sep 2026 · Horizon: 2026-2027 · Source: The Conference Board: Global Forecast UpdateEscalating Middle East conflict has pushed oil back above US$100 a barrel, adding to inflation and squeezing household spending power.
11 Sep 2026 · Horizon: Next 12 months · Source: The Conference Board: Global Forecast UpdateRenewed central bank tightening could deepen consumer slowdowns, especially in the US and parts of Asia.
11 Sep 2026 · Horizon: 2026-2027 · Source: The Conference Board: Global Forecast UpdateAI investment is propping up growth in the US and several Asian economies and offers the main upside risk; India's domestic growth stays broad-based.
11 Sep 2026 · Horizon: 2026-2027 · Source: The Conference Board: Global Forecast Update
Questions about The Conference Board
What is The Conference Board?
The Conference Board is a non-profit, member-funded business research organisation. It publishes economic forecasts, leading indicators and management research for companies.
How does The Conference Board produce its intelligence?
In-house economists produce regional and global forecasts and composite leading indicators from economic data and models.
Where is The Conference Board based?
The Conference Board is based in New York, United States.
What does The Conference Board cover?
Its work covers macroeconomy, energy & commodities, trade & supply chains, technology & ai, with a focus on Global, North America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia.
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