Economy News Consumer Sentiment Stable As Economy Maintains Momentum

If consumer sentiment is so low, why is a record holiday shopping season expected?

Since the pandemic, consumer sentiment has been in the dumps. But the economy has been growing. Retailers are seeing high traffic this holiday season and one national group is forecasting the ... Read More

Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in December

Monthly index of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan rose slightly versus November, but remained much lower than where it began the year. Read More

Consumer Sentiment, An Important Indicator Of The Economy, Falls More

Experts fling themselves from one direction to another, but consumers have a steadier sense of what is happening overall. This is not good. Read More

Consumer Sentiment and Private Job Data to Provide a Fresh Look at the Economy

The week will bring a mix of old and new data that might provide some answers as to whether the economy is continuing to expand. Read More

Consumer confidence remains fragile, latest University of Michigan index shows

Consumer sentiment around the U.S. dipped in October, sinking to a five-month low as Americans fret over a stalling job market and stubbornly high inflation, new private economic data shows. The ... Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will ... Read More

Black Friday sales jump even with a shaky economy

Black Friday shoppers opened their wallets even as the broader economy sent mixed signals, delivering a solid boost to retailers that have spent the year bracing for a slowdown. The surge in spending ... Read More