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Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low

Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
July 06, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers are increasingly pessimistic about their job prospects, according to new Conference Board data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness
Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness
June 08, 2026  |  Economy

The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a...

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Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook
Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook
April 30, 2026  |  Economy

The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined by 0.6% in March amid higher oil prices and stressed supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Conference Board Finds Labor Market Optimism Lifts Consumer Confidence
The Conference Board Finds Labor Market Optimism Lifts Consumer Confidence
February 24, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Slight improvements in consumers’ expectations for business conditions, labor market conditions and incomes drove a turnaround in consumer confidence in February, The Conference Board said Tuesday...

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Consumer Spending Boosts US Economic Growth as Confidence Dips
Consumer Spending Boosts US Economic Growth as Confidence Dips
December 23, 2025  |  Economy

Two new sets of data show consumers are spending strongly but not feeling confident. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Confidence Slips as Lower-Income Households Feel Strained
Consumer Confidence Slips as Lower-Income Households Feel Strained
October 28, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer confidence edged down in October as the outlook among Americans grew more cautious heading into the year’s final months. The latest Conference Board Consumer...

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One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
August 21, 2025  |  Economy

A growing number of American companies plan to slow hiring in the latter half of this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
July 21, 2025  |  Economy

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.3% in June, following a flat reading in May (revised upward from an...

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