Confidence drives consumer spending, and the health of the labor market underpins how secure households feel about loosening their wallets. As fall begins, the latest...
Worries about trade and tariffs led to the biggest monthly decline in consumer confidence since August 2021, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Feb. 25). Get...
The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial...
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Americans are planning fewer vacations and major purchases as consumers prepare for worsening conditions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The Consumer Confidence Index hit its lowest level since February 2021, falling to 98.7, a report from the Confidence Board said Tuesday (June 28). Get...
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index has surged to new levels for the pandemic’s standards in March and now sits at 109.7, according to a...