Consumer confidence decreased for the first time in four weeks as Americans’ views of the economy deteriorated to the lowest level since May. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index fell in the week ended Sept. 29 to minus 29.4 from minus 28.1. [cont.] Ben Schenkel, Bloomberg Read more »

As the fiscal battles in Washington intensified last month and the federal government inched closer to its first shutdown in 17 years, Americans’ confidence in the economy deteriorated. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index slid to -19 in September from -13 in August, the worst monthly average since -19 in September 2012. […] Read more »

Consumer confidence increased for a third straight week as households grew more optimistic about their finances. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index rose in the week ended Sept. 22 to minus 28.1, the highest since the period ended Aug. 11, from minus 29.4. A gauge of personal finances advanced to a […] Read more »

As federal lawmakers debate how to avoid a government shutdown and raise the debt limit, the uncertainty seems to be taking a toll on Americans’ confidence in the economy. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index fell five points to -20 last week, the lowest weekly score since automatic federal budget sequestration cuts […] Read more »

Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly over the past two weeks. Gallup’s U.S. Economic Confidence Index was -15 last week, similar to the -16 from the previous week, but up from -18 in the week ending Sept. 1. However, Americans continue to be less positive about the economy […] Read more »