Ford Motor Co. is preparing to make a bigger push in electric vehicles, according to Morgan Stanley.

Consumer confidence in the United States dipped slightly in March as concerns persisted that the world’s largest economy will cool.

Consumer comfort declined the week of March 21 to a three-month low as Americans’ attitudes about the economy and their financial prospects deteriorated.

Consumer confidence rebounded more than forecast in March as American households grew more upbeat about prospects for the labor market and economy.

Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell last week to match the lowest level this year as Americans grew more pessimistic about the economy and the buying climate.

Consumer sentiment in the United States climbed last week to a one-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about their personal finances.

Consumer confidence remained stable in the first week of March, with Americans growing a tad more upbeat about the economy even as their views of buying conditions eased.

Consumer confidence declined in the last week of February to the lowest level of the year as Americans’ perceptions about the economy and the buying climate waned.

Consumer sentiment in the United States remained stable last week and close to a three-month high, helped in part by upbeat views of buying conditions.

Americans’ expectations for the economy declined in February to a three-month low as optimism propelled by job growth and cheaper gasoline at the start of the year faded.