Business confidence in Colorado improved, but still negative

Uncertainty festers as Colorado’s biz leaders’ confidence remains historically low

BOULDER — While Colorado business leaders are feeling slightly more optimistic about the economic environment than they were in early 2025, their confidence remains at historic lows due in large part to uncertainty over federal policies involving tariffs, immigration and the gutting of federal agencies.The 23-year-old University of Colorado Leeds Business Confidence Index hit its fifth-lowest mark ahead of the third quarter of 2025, and all five…

Business confidence in Colorado improved, but still negative

After President Donald Trump’s wave of economic policies spurred a shock in the business community, sentiment is improving.

Uncertainty festers as Colorado’s biz leaders’ confidence remains historically low – BizWest

While Colorado business leaders are feeling slightly more optimistic about the economic environment than they were in early 2025, their confidence remains at historic lows.