Consumer Confidence Dips on Growing Economic Worries

Consumer confidence fell slightly in March to a four-month low as Americans grew about more worried about the future of the economy. The closely followed index slipped to 104.7 this month from a ... Read More

Retail industry reacts to March inflation dip

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February.   Core Inflation came in at 4.2% in the 12 months ... Read More

Consumer Credit Crunch: Americans Gear Up For Tougher Lending Standards

Consumer credit confidence dips, with 68% expecting tougher borrowing ... from February and the most significant monthly rise since September. This perception of difficulty has risen by 6% ... Read More

Consumer confidence dips in March on more pessimism about the future of the economy

The numbers: Consumer confidence fell in March to a four-month low as persistent inflation and the 2024 presidential election made Americans more anxious, a new survey showed. The consumer ... Read More

Australian consumer confidence dips amid high inflation and interest rates

Consumer confidence in Australia has taken a hit in April, indicating the growing concerns of households grappling with soaring inflation and interest rates at a 12-year high, Bloomberg News reported. Read More

Thailand Consumer Confidence Dips as Political Turmoil Hurts the Economy

The consumer confidence index compiled by University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce slid from 69.9 in February to 68.8 in March. The index, which has declined for 12 consecutive months ... Read More

This week: Consumer confidence, Cintas earnings, pending home sales

Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity, so economists pay close attention to consumer behavior. Consumer confidence ... Since a pandemic dip in 2020, Cintas shares ... Read More

Consumer sentiment dips in March as cost of living still bites

However, the survey notes that Irish consumer confidence remains subdued and below the long-term average index reading of 84.6. Economist and report author Austin Hughes said that “while it may ... Read More

Gold price plunges as Middle East tensions ease

Gold price (XAU/USD) dips vertically after failing to recapture the crucial resistance of $2,400 in Monday’s early American session, driven by less safe-haven demand as Middle East tensions ease. Read More

New Homes Sales Dip in February, But January Revised Higher

Sales of new homes fell slightly in February, though January’s number was revised higher, the Census Bureau reported on Tuesday. The annualized pace of sales came in at 662,000 compared to the ... Read More

Consumer confidence dips in March on more pessimism about the future of the economy

The numbers: Consumer confidence fell slightly in March as Americans grew about more worried about the future of the economy. The closely followed index slipped to 104.7 this month from a ... Read More