Consumer confidence declined for the fourth time in five months on dimmer assessments of present conditions, suggesting that weak first-quarter growth and slower job gains in February are weighing on attitudes and potentially spending.
March 26, 2019consumer confidence
Government, Business
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Consumer Confidence Slumps on Weak Growth, Slower Job Gains
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Government, Business
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Consumer Confidence Drops to Five-Month Low
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U.S. consumer confidence slumped in December to the lowest since July as a gauge of labor market expectations fell by the most in 41 years, the latest sign Americans are growing less optimistic as stock markets gyrate and the expansion moderates.
December 27, 2018
Government, Business
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Consumer Sentiment Tops Estimates While Outlook Slips
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U.S. consumer sentiment exceeded analyst estimates as low unemployment and growing incomes kept Americans in an upbeat mood, though the outlook soured amid concern that the labor market will soften.
December 10, 2018
Government, Business
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Consumer Confidence Cools in November From 18-Year High
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U.S. consumer confidence fell in November for the first time in five months, cooling from an 18-year high, as optimism dimmed for business conditions and incomes.
November 27, 2018
Government, Business
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Consumer Spirits Rise to 18-Year High
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WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence rose again this month, hitting a new 18-year high. The Conference Board said Oct. 30 that its consumer confidence index climbed to 137.9 in October from 135.3 in September. Both readings are the highest since September 2000.
October 30, 2018
Business
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Consumer Confidence Rises to 18-Year High in September
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WASHINGTON —U.S. consumer confidence shot up to an 18-year high in September — good news for retailers as the holiday shopping season approaches.
September 25, 2018
Business
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US Consumer Confidence Dips in December but Remains High
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Americans were a bit less confident this month than they were in November, but their spirits remained high during the holiday shopping season.
December 27, 2017
Business
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Consumer Comfort Gain Reflects Steady Labor-Market Progress
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More favorable attitudes about personal finances and the economy helped bolster Americans’ confidence last week, according to Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index figures released July 27.
July 27, 2017
Government
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US First-Quarter Growth Revised Up to 1.4% on Consumption
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The U.S. economy’s first-quarter growth was less tepid than previously reported, as consumer spending and trade added more to expansion.
June 29, 2017
Business, Government, Logistics
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American Consumer Comfort Remains Close to a 15-Year High
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Consumer confidence last week held close to the highest level in more than 15 years as Americans felt a little better about their finances and whether it’s a good time to spend, Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index data showed May 4.
May 4, 2017