consumer sentiment

Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items

Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
December 06, 2024  |  Economy

Now’s the time to buy — because everything might get more expensive, sooner rather than later. To that end, the latest edition of the University of...

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Will Slight Improvement in Overall Jobs Outlook Boost Confidence to Keep Spending?
Will Slight Improvement in Overall Jobs Outlook Boost Confidence to Keep Spending?
November 04, 2024  |  Economy

On its surface, last week’s job report was anemic at best and confounding at worst. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumer Sentiment Gets a Bump on Easing Interest Rates
Consumer Sentiment Gets a Bump on Easing Interest Rates
October 25, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers are feeling a bit more positive, notably about “buying conditions,” as shown in the latest release from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers....

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U. Mich. Consumer Index Slips Amid Unexpected Frustration Over High Prices
U. Mich. Consumer Index Slips Amid Unexpected Frustration Over High Prices
October 11, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment inched down in early October amid continued frustration over the prices of goods and services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Retailers Face an Uncertain Holiday Season as Consumer Spending Slows
Retailers Face an Uncertain Holiday Season as Consumer Spending Slows
September 27, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers pulled back a bit on their spending increases in August, notching the slowest growth since the beginning of the year. The latest data from...

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U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
September 13, 2024  |  Economy

There was a slight improvement in consumer sentiment this month, as inflation’s heady pace ticked lower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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U. Mich Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Improves, but Inflation Worries Linger
U. Mich Survey Shows Consumer Sentiment Improves, but Inflation Worries Linger
August 16, 2024  |  Economy

Things may get better over the longer term, but right now things are tough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Sentiment Remains Steady, Subject to Their Presidential Election Expectations
Consumer Sentiment Remains Steady, Subject to Their Presidential Election Expectations
August 16, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment has remained fairly steady thus far in August, inching up 2.1% compared to the previous month and down 2.3% compared to August 2023....

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Consumers Cut Back on Travel, Experiences Amid Uncertain Economic Outlook
Consumers Cut Back on Travel, Experiences Amid Uncertain Economic Outlook
August 08, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are reportedly delaying or cutting back on travel and experiences amid an uncertain economic outlook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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