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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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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New Trade Association U.K. Finance Has Been Formed
New Trade Association U.K. Finance Has Been Formed
July 04, 2017  |  Banking

The U.K. Finance, a new trade association, announced Monday (July 3) it was formed on July 1 to represent the finance and banking industry in...

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Delivery, Casual Dining And Consumer Confidence Will Shape Future of Restaurants
Delivery, Casual Dining And Consumer Confidence Will Shape Future of Restaurants
June 08, 2017  |  Retail

In an age of third-party food delivery services, economic uncertainty and casual dining, it is unclear who will win the restaurant race. Will the efficiency...

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Consumer Confidence Is Up — Way Up — This Father’s Day
Consumer Confidence Is Up — Way Up — This Father’s Day
June 06, 2017  |  Retail

Dads are getting some extra love this Father’s Day, according to a study by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total spending for the holiday is expected...

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BoA Says Half Of All Workers Stressed Out Over Money
BoA Says Half Of All Workers Stressed Out Over Money
June 02, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Bank of America Merrill Lynch released a new study Thursday (June 1) that shows 56 percent of workers are stressed out about their finances. What’s...

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Online Fraud Detection Sizzles, iPhone Shares Fizzle — And Some Upbeat Economic News
Online Fraud Detection Sizzles, iPhone Shares Fizzle — And Some Upbeat Economic News
June 02, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Online fraud falls — a LOT: Contrary to popular opinion — and perhaps contrary even to logic — the fraud fight has given a round...

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Consumer Confidence Surges As Americans Are Hopeful For Tax Reform, Stimulus
Consumer Confidence Surges As Americans Are Hopeful For Tax Reform, Stimulus
March 30, 2017  |  Consumer Insights

A new report by The Conference Board, an economic research firm, has found that consumer sentiment surged this month to its highest level since December...

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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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