consumer sentiment
Consumer Sentiment Fell in February to a Six-Month Low
A pedestrian wearing a protective mask carries a shopping bag in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
U.S. consumer sentiment fell in February to a six-month low as expectations remained weak even while lawmakers moved closer to approving another round of financial relief.
February 26, 2021Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls to Six-Month Low
A shopping mall in Tucson, Ariz. (Cheney Orr/Bloomberg News)
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a six-month low in early February as the outlook for personal income deteriorated and more Americans anticipated faster inflation in the year ahead.
February 12, 2021Oil Slumps on Dollar Strength, Cooling Consumer Sentiment
Emissions rise from a refinery in Norco, La., in June 2020. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Oil slid by the most in three weeks as a stronger dollar and weak U.S. economic data stoked concerns over an economic rebound.
January 15, 2021Consumer Sentiment Posts Moderate Pullback in January
Shoppers walk through the Queens Center shopping mall in New York in September 2020. (Peter Foley/Bloomberg News)
U.S. consumer sentiment cooled more than forecast in January, adding to signs consumers may be growing less optimistic as vaccinations roll out amid soaring new infections.
January 15, 2021Consumer Sentiment in US Rises Unexpectedly on Vaccine News
Customers shop for Christmas ornaments at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland store in Frankenmuth, Mich. (Emily Elconin/Bloomberg News)
A gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly increased in early December to the second-highest level since March, amid prospects for a vaccine coming soon to tame the pandemic.
December 11, 2020US Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Declines on Economic Views
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U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined in early November as an increase in COVID-19 infections and the election prompted Americans to reassess their outlooks for the economy and finances.
November 13, 2020US Consumer Sentiment Climbs to Six-Month High in September
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U.S. consumer sentiment increased more than expected in early September to a six-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about the economy’s prospects.
September 18, 2020Consumer Sentiment Rises to Three-Month High
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Sentiment among American consumers posted a surprise jump in October amid expectations for rising incomes and lower inflation, indicating households will continue to extend the longest-running U.S. expansion.
October 11, 2019Consumer Sentiment Falls as Outlook for Economy Weakens
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U.S. consumer sentiment fell in April for the first time in three months, missing estimates, as the long-term economic outlook dropped to the lowest in more than a year and enthusiasm over tax cuts waned.
April 12, 2019Consumer Sentiment Rose More Than First Reported in March
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U.S. consumer sentiment climbed in March by more than initially reported as views grew rosier about current economic conditions.
March 29, 2019