One in five Americans in November said the economy is improving, matching the smallest share in two years and keeping a monthly gauge of expectations close to a 13-month low.

Consumer confidence declined to a seven-week low as Americans’ views of the U.S. economy sank by the most since February.

Consumer sentiment rose less than forecast in October as Americans viewed buying conditions as less favorable than they did earlier in the month.

Contract signings to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly fell in September by the most since the end of 2013, indicating the residential real estate market is cooling from its recent brisk pace.

Consumer sentiment climbed more than forecast in October as lower-income Americans projected wage gains will accelerate and falling energy prices helped stretch paychecks.

Consumer prices in the United States, excluding food and fuel, rose more than forecast in September, propelled by rising rents. Plunging energy expenses caused total costs to decrease by the most since January.

Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in September as a resilient labor market helped Americans shake off the effects of tumbling stock prices.

Americans’ expectations for the economy sank to a four-month low in September as households fretted about financial markets and a global economic slowdown.