Consumer Sentiment

Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds: Weekly Stat
The Economy

Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds: Weekly Stat

Some consumers think their inflation-adjusted incomes will fall in the next year, according to the University of Michigan survey.
By Vincent Ryan | March 28, 2022
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U.S. Business Inventories On the Rise Again
The Economy

U.S. Business Inventories On the Rise Again

The strength of domestic demand is prompting businesses to increase their stock of goods.
By William Sprouse | September 17, 2018
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits 14-Year High
The Economy

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits 14-Year High

The gain reflected a surge in confidence among lower-income households that have benefited from the GOP's tax cuts.
By Matthew Heller | March 19, 2018
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Hurricane Harvey Buffets Builder Confidence
The Economy

Hurricane Harvey Buffets Builder Confidence

The National Association of Home Builders index falls 3 points but "builder confidence is still on very firm ground."
By Matthew Heller | September 18, 2017
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GOP Voters Fuel Rise in Consumer Sentiment
The Economy

GOP Voters Fuel Rise in Consumer Sentiment

The gain "represents the result of an unprecedented partisan divergence, with Democrats expecting recession and Republicans expecting robust growth."
By Matthew Heller | February 27, 2017
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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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Consumer Sentiment Gets Post-Election Boost
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Gets Post-Election Boost

The University of Michigan's index reaches its highest level in nearly two years, reflecting consumers' initial reactions to Donald Trump's victory.
By Matthew Heller | December 12, 2016
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Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in October
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in October

A closely watched index shows its first advance in four months as consumers also express optimism about their personal finances.
By Matthew Heller | October 19, 2015
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Consumer Sentiment Wavers
The Economy

Consumer Sentiment Wavers

A five-point drop in the University of Michigan survey means lower consumer spending could last for awhile.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 13, 2015
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