Consumer Confidence Index
Consumer Confidence Holds Up While Economic Storm Clouds Gather
The Conference Board's measure of shopping sentiment slipped modestly for May, but came in ahead of…
What to Watch: Consumers Stumble Into 2023 With Recession in the Offing
Lots of inflation, an economic slowdown and an extra helping of uncertainty are setting up a tough stretch…
Consumer Confidence Bounces Back, Spurs Holiday Retail Rally
But the unexpected strength in consumer attitudes was skewed toward their current state of mind — they see…
Confidence Holds Up, But How Much Can Consumers Take?
Shoppers have proven willing to adjust to spikes in COVID-19 cases, but next year is still a question mark…
2.1 Million New Unemployment Claims Continue Jobless Rush
The unemployment rolls continue to grow as businesses adjust to COVID-19 realities.
Consumer Confidence Dips Even as Shoppers Buy More
Meanwhile, the stock market continued to fluctuate.
Consumers Are the Most Confident in Almost 18 Years
A strong jobs market and tax cuts are making households feel better off.
Consumer Confidence Wanes in June
Consumers aren't so sure about economic growth in their short-term outlook.
Global Economies on Course for 2018; Trade Wars a Question for 2019
An escalation of tariffs or quotas could cause supply chain disruptions.
Modest Gains on the Short Term for May’s Consumer Confidence Index
Despite a mixed outlook on the jobs front, the index is still at a historically strong level.
Consumers Upbeat Again; Confidence Level Rises
Participants in the latest survey were upbeat about the jobs front over the next several months.
At Chic Shanghai, Quality and Design Grow in Importance
China's "consumer upgrade" is driving spending on designer fashion from local and international brands.
Consumer Confidence at Highest Level Since 2000
The current level is 130.8, near its high of 132.6 in November 2000.
Consumer Confidence Rises in January
A more positive outlook on the jobs front helped boost the confidence of consumers.
Consumer Confidence Index Slips Over Near-Term Outlook
The near-term outlook on business conditions and job prospects were areas of concern by consumers.