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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Consumer Confidence in Household Income Growth Plunges
Consumer Confidence in Household Income Growth Plunges
February 13, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers’ confidence in income growth took a hit in January. Their median expected growth in household income dropped by 1.3 percentage points — the largest...

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Will Consumer Confidence Drive Higher Spending at Main Street SMBs?
Will Consumer Confidence Drive Higher Spending at Main Street SMBs?
December 30, 2022  |  Economy

Consumer confidence is improving, but how quickly that translates into stronger spending remains unclear. As far as Main Street businesses are concerned, a bump in...

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Consumers Say Inflation Twice as Bad as Government Reports
Consumers Say Inflation Twice as Bad as Government Reports
December 09, 2022  |  Economy

Perception is hitting harder than reality for consumers, as inflation levels balloon to historic highs. One thing is clear, we’re in it for the long...

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Consumer Confidence Bruised by Economic Realities
Consumer Confidence Bruised by Economic Realities
November 29, 2022  |  Economy

The twin specters of inflation and rising interest rates continue to spook consumer confidence. After losing ground in October, U.S. consumer confidence is doing even...

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October Inflation Dips to 7.7% Fueling Hopes for ‘Soft Landing’
October Inflation Dips to 7.7% Fueling Hopes for ‘Soft Landing’
November 10, 2022  |  Economy

The nation’s closely watched Consumer Price Index fell to a nine-month low of 7.7% in October, as the impact of rising interest rates and weaker...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy’s Gloom Is Bad News for Retailers
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy’s Gloom Is Bad News for Retailers
November 09, 2022  |  Economy

The paycheck-to-paycheck economy is bifurcating as inflation rages and consumers fret over an uncertain future, with one group of customers who cannot spend, and another...

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Gas Down, Consumer Confidence Up, as People Shop, Plan Vacations
Gas Down, Consumer Confidence Up, as People Shop, Plan Vacations
August 30, 2022  |  Economy

Falling gasoline prices and a dip in the inflation rate put consumers in a slightly better mood this month while helping a private sector gauge...

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Inflation Puts Dent in US Consumer Confidence
Inflation Puts Dent in US Consumer Confidence
July 26, 2022  |  Economy

Consumer confidence in the U.S. hit another low in July, as rising inflation casts a shadow over the economy’s future, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (July 26)....

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US Consumers Pull Back on Major Purchases
US Consumers Pull Back on Major Purchases
May 31, 2022  |  Economy

U.S. Consumer Confidence as measured by the Conference Board is beginning to slip amid stubbornly high inflation and some are beginning to show reluctance when...

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