Confidence in US economy falls as Economic Sentiment Index dips

The level of confidence Americans expressed in the economy remained near an 18-year high in May, suggesting stronger growth in the months ahead. The consumer confidence index rose to 128 from a revised 125.6 in April......»»

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell in July to a reading of 97.1, below June’s level of 98.2 and the MarketWatch-compiled economist forecast for a reading of 98.9......»»

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month mainly because of concerns about new tariffs on imported goods.....»»

The confidence of Americans in the U.S. economy and their own well-being rose toward the end of summer and stood near a 14-year high, according to a survey of consumer sentiment......»»

Although CEOs for large US companies remain broadly confident on the economy, sentiment took another hit in the third quarter over concerns about US trade confrontations.....»»

The confidence Americans feel in the economy fell for the second month in a row and touched the lowest level since last summer, perhaps a sign that worries about the nine-and-a-half year-old U.S. expansion have spread from Wall Street to main street......»»

The University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index plunged to a reading of 91.2 in January from 98.3 in December, the worst since Donald Trump was elected president......»»

A survey of economic conditions in the U.S. fell in January and reflected a recent slowdown in growth, but there was a catch: The latest results were incomplete because of the recently ended government shutdown.....»»

Consumers have been feeling the waves of unrest in the economy, with mortgage rates now back up above 7% and the PCE index—the Fed’s favorite measure of inflation—up b.....»»

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the "Fear" zone on Friday. read more.....»»

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, while the .....»»

Effects from persistently higher interest rates, combined with falling federal spending locally, have continued to weaken the local economy, according to the latest numbers from CBRE Group Inc.’s index charting Greater Washington’s economic p.....»»

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The Index of Leading Economic Indicators increased 1.3% in MarchRelated Stocks: SPY, IWM, QQQ,.....»»

The Chicago Fed's national activity index indicated that the U.S. economy contracted in February for the first time since last April......»»

U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs in February, a sign that the economy is strengt.....»»

The U.S. economy is still growing and likely to speed up in the first six months of 2021, a new survey suggests......»»

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A number of factors are making it harder to build homes right now, which is bad news for buyers......»»

The second and final reading of the consumer sentiment index from the University of Michigan fell to 80.7 in December from an initial 81.4 earlier in the month......»»