consumer confidence

In the United States of America, the U.S. consumer confidence index is an economic indicator published by The Conference Board to measure consumer confidence, which is defined as the degree of optimism on the state of the U.S. economy that consumers are expressing through their activities of savings and spending.

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May Sees Slight Dip In Confidence In US Economy
May Sees Slight Dip In Confidence In US Economy
May 25, 2018  |  Economy

When it comes to the U.S. economy, households are feeling a little less confident than has been seen previously. The University of Michigan’s readings posted...

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More Americans Keeping Money In Their Checking Accounts Due To Insecurity About Economy
More Americans Keeping Money In Their Checking Accounts Due To Insecurity About Economy
May 07, 2018  |  Banking

New data shows that more Americans are holding money in their checking accounts, a sign that they don’t feel as secure as they would like...

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Consumer Confidence Dips In December
Consumer Confidence Dips In December
December 28, 2017  |  Retail

Consumer confidence declined during the month of December, coming off historic highs in November, CNBC reported Wednesday (Dec. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Big Tech Firms Sizzle, Star-Backed ICOs Fizzle
Big Tech Firms Sizzle, Star-Backed ICOs Fizzle
November 03, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

It was a week that showed mobility in mobile-ad companies, at least as stock prices were concerned. Consumers seem ready to spread some holiday cheer...

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Consumer Confidence Hits A 17-Year High
Consumer Confidence Hits A 17-Year High
November 01, 2017  |  News

Some good news going into the holiday shopping season — consumers are feeling the best they have about their personal financial situations in almost two...

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Consumer Confidence Hits Its Highest Level In Five Months
Consumer Confidence Hits Its Highest Level In Five Months
August 30, 2017  |  News

Some good news on the U.S. economic front — according to reports out of D.C., consumer confidence has hit its highest level in five months,...

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The Buyers: Connecting Consumer Confidence Dots
The Buyers: Connecting Consumer Confidence Dots
August 24, 2017  |  Retail

The confident consumer is a sector of the shopping industry that most merchants are likely hoping to increase spending and attitudes about the market. In...

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Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

Since the recession of 2008, the retail industry has been in constant flux and has seen a mere two percent expansion over the last eight...

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U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
July 11, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

The American people are feeling more confident about spending, if last month’s consumer borrowing numbers are any indicator. Borrowing patterns tend to correlate directly with...

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