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Consumer Confidence Falls 3 Points, But Spending Remains Resilient
The Economy

Consumer Confidence Falls 3 Points, But Spending Remains Resilient

Consumers are pessimistic about where the U.S. economy is headed in the next six months, according to The Conference Board.
By Vincent Ryan | March 1, 2023
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Consumer Confidence Dips on Delta Spread
The Economy

Consumer Confidence Dips on Delta Spread

"Assuming predictions of delta dropping hold true, this setback may be a three-month trough during the recovery rally."
By Matthew Heller | September 29, 2021
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Consumer Confidence Drops to Six-Year Low
The Economy

Consumer Confidence Drops to Six-Year Low

“The consumer is the most worried they have been all year, which pours cold water on the idea that the economic recovery is sustainable.”
By Lauren Muskett | August 26, 2020
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Companies Brace for Impacts to Top & Bottom Lines
The Economy

Companies Brace for Impacts to Top & Bottom Lines

Most companies are quickly shifting strategies as they size up COVID-19's likely impacts on revenue and profits, PwC finds.
By David McCann | March 16, 2020
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Consumer ‘Wants’ Push Up Spending in June
The Economy

Consumer ‘Wants’ Push Up Spending in June

Strong discretionary spending signals consumer confidence, rising solidly along with several other key economic indicators.
By William Sprouse | July 31, 2018
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Consumer Sentiment Falls Below 13-Year High
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Falls Below 13-Year High

The post-election boost to sentiment may have fizzled but February's reading was still among the five highest in the past decade.
By Matthew Heller | February 13, 2017
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Oil Prices Fuel Stagnant U.S. Manufacturing Output
The Economy

Oil Prices Fuel Stagnant U.S. Manufacturing Output

Output falls short of expected 0.2% increase due to lower energy prices and stronger dollar.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 15, 2015
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U.S. Retail Sales Continue Weak in April
The Economy

U.S. Retail Sales Continue Weak in April

Latest Commerce Department report suggests consumers are still saving money from cheaper gas prices.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 13, 2015
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Heating Bills Fuel Drop in Consumer Confidence
The Economy

Heating Bills Fuel Drop in Consumer Confidence

In preliminary results for March, the University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment fell to 91.2, from 95.4 last month.
By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2015
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Durable Goods Down; Home Sales, Confidence Up
The Economy

Durable Goods Down; Home Sales, Confidence Up

What message are economic data sending? It's hard to tell.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 27, 2015
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Small-Business Credit Picked Up in Second Quarter
Growth Companies

Small-Business Credit Picked Up in Second Quarter

After a particularly brutal winter, small-business credit rebounded to its highest level since pre-recession days.
By Iris Dorbian | August 26, 2014
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No Heat in July Retail Sales Numbers
The Economy

No Heat in July Retail Sales Numbers

Limited wage growth, coupled with considerable pockets of unemployed workers, contributed to weak retail sales to start the third quarter.
By Iris Dorbian | August 13, 2014
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