consumer confidence index
Coverage of consumer confidence index in the Nexus archive.
- America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose slightly in June but remains below year-ago levels, with inflation-adjusted incomes declining due to high costs. U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, the lowest in months, as companies remain cautious about economic health, while jobless claims decreased and mortgage rates fell to a seven-week low.
- Consumers are feeling better, but not confident enough yet
Americans’ consumer confidence rose slightly in June to 91.2,但仍低于去年同期水平,因伊朗战争引发的油价飙升导致通胀加剧和实际收入下降。尽管前景依然悲观,消费者支出仍维持经济增长,汽油价格回落可能改善未来预期。
- Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose slightly in June as gas prices declined, but remains below pre-pandemic levels. The index is recovering slowly from the impact of the Iran war, which caused oil and gas price spikes, inflation, and reduced inflation-adjusted incomes. Americans continue spending despite a negative economic outlook, sustaining economic growth.
- Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose slightly in June to 91.2 as gas prices fell to $3.85 per gallon, but the index remains below its year-ago level of 95.2 and below pre-pandemic levels above 120. The improvement follows a spike in gas prices and inflation caused by the Iran war, though Americans continue spending despite a negative economic outlook.
- Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Americans' consumer confidence slightly increased in June as gas prices fell, but the index remains below its level from a year ago. The confidence decline was linked to the Iran war causing oil price spikes, inflation, and reduced real incomes, though continued spending has maintained economic growth.
- Home Depot shrugs off economic gloom as professionals keep spending... despite soaring gas prices and collapsing consumer confidence
Home Depot performs well despite economic downturn, professionals continue to spend, and gas prices soar while consumer confidence collapses. The company's success is attributed to its professional customer base. Home Depot's performance is a notable exception to current economic trends.