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'Flashing troubling signals': CNN warns Americans 'pretty gloomy' about Trump's economy

A CNN anchor warned Tuesday that "the economy is flashing some troubling signals" as a looming government shutdown approaches and questions over upcoming jobs reports. "The economy is flashing some ... Read More

Consumer confidence remains fragile, latest University of Michigan index shows

Americans still concerned about persistent inflation and weaker hiring, according to a closely watched consumer confidence gauge. Read More

California consumer confidence slips to 3-month low

California shoppers’ optimism hit a three-month low, according to new polling data. My trusty spreadsheet’s review of the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for California showed a 4% ... Read More

Where's the prosperity? Middle class Americans aren't feeling it.

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jeremy Horpedahl's name. America’s middle class is spooked about the economy. Consumer confidence has been falling for most of ... Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... Read More

California consumer confidence slips to 3-month low

California shoppers’ optimism hit a three-month low, according to new polling data. My trusty spreadsheet’s review of the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for California showed a 4% ... Read More