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Stable Consumer Confidence Hides an E-Shaped Spending Divide

Stable Consumer Confidence Hides an E-Shaped Spending Divide
Stable Consumer Confidence Hides an E-Shaped Spending Divide
August 25, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer confidence barely moved in August, but the stability of the headline number conceals two trends that matter for spending: Americans feel better about the...

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7 Winning Indicators Lift Economic Outlook Out of 4-Year Slump
7 Winning Indicators Lift Economic Outlook Out of 4-Year Slump
August 20, 2026  |  Economy

The Conference Board said Thursday (Aug. 20) that the Leading Economic Index’s (LEI) six-month growth rate turned positive for the first time in more than...

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The Conference Board: Geopolitical Concerns Are Easing but CEOs Remain Cautious
The Conference Board: Geopolitical Concerns Are Easing but CEOs Remain Cautious
August 06, 2026  |  Economy

CEOs are generally feeling more optimistic, but clouds remain on the horizon. The Q3 2026 installment of the Conference Board’s CEO Confidence™ report, released Thursday...

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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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