Consumer Confidence Index

Retail Earnings Will Show What Stretched Consumers Protect

Retail Earnings Will Show What Stretched Consumers Protect
Retail Earnings Will Show What Stretched Consumers Protect
August 17, 2026  |  Retail

America’s biggest retailers are about to turn a weak government sales report into a six-company test of consumer endurance. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Job Market Strains Push Holiday Spending Toward eCommerce
Job Market Strains Push Holiday Spending Toward eCommerce
September 30, 2025  |  Economy

Confidence drives consumer spending, and the health of the labor market underpins how secure households feel about loosening their wallets. As fall begins, the latest...

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Trade and Tariffs Worries Drive Decline in Consumer Confidence
Trade and Tariffs Worries Drive Decline in Consumer Confidence
February 25, 2025  |  Economy

Worries about trade and tariffs led to the biggest monthly decline in consumer confidence since August 2021, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Feb. 25). Get...

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Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
January 29, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial...

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Consumer Confidence Marks Big Gain Despite Inflation Concerns
Consumer Confidence Marks Big Gain Despite Inflation Concerns
October 29, 2024  |  Economy

One week ahead of the election, we’re living in what might charitably be called uncertain times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mixed Signals: Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly as Economic Uncertainties Linger
Mixed Signals: Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly as Economic Uncertainties Linger
August 27, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Is the American consumer cautiously confident? Confidently cautious? Somewhere in the middle? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Consumer Sentiment May Be Up, But It’s Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Consumer Sentiment May Be Up, But It’s Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
June 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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