CEOs more optimistic about economy and hiring

Published December 4, 2013 5:29pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — A survey of chief executives at the largest U.S. companies shows a growing number are slightly more optimistic about the economy’s prospects for the next six months and expect to boost hiring.

The Business Roundtable said Wednesday that its index measuring CEO outlook rose to 84.5 in the October-December quarter. That’s up from 79.1 in the July-September quarter.

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