COnference Board

Consumers Shun Big Purchases as Confidence Falls
Consumers Shun Big Purchases as Confidence Falls
April 26, 2023  |  Economy

Americans are planning fewer vacations and major purchases as consumers prepare for worsening conditions. That’s according to the Conference Board’s monthly Consumer Confidence Index, which...

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Recession Number One Fear Among CEOs
Recession Number One Fear Among CEOs
January 15, 2023  |  Economy

CEOs are worried about a recession and expect 2023 to offer little economic growth. That’s according to a recent survey by the Conference Board, which...

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Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Point Since March 2020
Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Point Since March 2020
March 30, 2021  |  Consumer Insights

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index has surged to new levels for the pandemic’s standards in March and now sits at 109.7, according to a...

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Consumer Confidence Points To Rough Retail Holiday Season
Consumer Confidence Points To Rough Retail Holiday Season
July 28, 2020  |  Economy

A new spate of data show consumer confidence might be on shaky ground — even as we head into the all-important holiday shopping season. As...

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US Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year High
US Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year High
December 28, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

The Conference Board announced Tuesday (Dec. 27) that the Consumer Confidence Index, which increased by a lot in November, posted another gain in the month...

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Consumer Confidence Up — What About Spending?
Consumer Confidence Up — What About Spending?
September 27, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

The economist in all of us can appreciate consumer confidence. If consumers are more confident, especially after the last recession, would they be more willing...

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