Americans’ confidence in the economy was steady last month, with Gallup’s U.S. Economic Confidence Index averaging +4 in July. This score is nearly identical to the 2017 low of +3 registered in May and June. CONT. Andrew Dugan, Gallup Read more »
Consumer sentiment lower but still favorable
Consumer sentiment continued to slowly fall in the July survey, although the overall level still remains quite favorable, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. CONT. Bernie DeGroat, U. of Michigan Read more »
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increased in July
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined marginally in June (a downward revision), improved in July. The Index now stands at 121.1 (1985=100), up from 117.3 in June. CONT. Conference Board Read more »
Americans Feel Good About the Economy, Not So Good About Trump
Almost six months into Donald Trump’s presidency, Americans are feeling fairly optimistic about their jobs, the strength of the U.S. economy, and their own fortunes. That should be welcome news for the president, except for one thing: The public’s confidence largely appears to be in spite of Trump, not because […] Read more »
Americans’ Views of Economy Dim in Weekly Consumer Comfort Gauge
Americans’ perceptions about the economy took a big step back last week even as their views about their own finances and the buying climate stabilized, Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index figures showed Thursday. CONT. Daniel Flatley, Bloomberg Read more »
Confidence in Economy Remains at Low for the Year
Americans’ confidence in the economy remained at a 2017 low in June, with Gallup’s U.S. Economic Confidence Index averaging +3 for the second month in a row. CONT. Andrew Dugan, Gallup Read more »