The Gallup Economic Confidence Index held at -16 last week, the highest the index has reached in the four-plus years of Gallup Daily tracking in the United States. [cont.] Lydia Saad, Gallup Read more »
May consumer sentiment highest in more than four years
Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in more than four years in May as Americans stayed optimistic about the job market, while higher income households expected to see bigger wage increases, a survey released on Friday showed. [ cont. ] Reuters Read more »
In Ratings on Economic Interests, the 2012 Battle Lines are Drawn
Americans overwhelmingly say Mitt Romney as president would do more than Barack Obama to advance the interests of financial institutions and the wealthy, and by a narrower margin see Obama as better for the middle class. But when it comes to the best champion for “you and your family” or […] Read more »
Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index
Consumer confidence in the U.S. improved last week for the first time in a month as falling gasoline prices helped stem dismay over household finances. [ cont. ] Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg Read more »
Economic Confidence in U.S. Hits New High
The Gallup Economic Confidence Index broke through a barrier last week, surpassing -17 for the first time in the four-plus years of Gallup Daily tracking in the United States. … Lydia Saad, Gallup Read more »