The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index gained in November to 102, up from a downwardly revised 99.1 in October, above the 100 breakeven between a negative or positive sentiment about the economy. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of...
Consumer outlooks are improving and fear of a recession is diminishing according to the ongoing Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index study. The overall index increased in June to 109.7, with 100 being the demarcation between a positive and negative sentiment, up...
Despite weakening inflation, The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell in April to 101.3, with 100 being the divider between a positive and negative reading, down from 104 in March. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current...
Despite a still uncertain economic environment, the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased slightly in March to 104.2, up from 103.4 in February. A score above 100 suggests a positive outlook while one below 100 is a pessimistic one. The Present...
Although some positive economic news has circulated lately, consumer confidence was still shaky in January, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index study. Consumer confidence slipped in January following an upwardly revised increase in December...
