consumer confidence

In the United States of America, the U.S. consumer confidence index is an economic indicator published by The Conference Board to measure consumer confidence, which is defined as the degree of optimism on the state of the U.S. economy that consumers are expressing through their activities of savings and spending.

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Consumer Confidence Hits A 17-Year High
Consumer Confidence Hits A 17-Year High
November 01, 2017  |  News

Some good news going into the holiday shopping season — consumers are feeling the best they have about their personal financial situations in almost two...

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Consumer Confidence Hits Its Highest Level In Five Months
Consumer Confidence Hits Its Highest Level In Five Months
August 30, 2017  |  News

Some good news on the U.S. economic front — according to reports out of D.C., consumer confidence has hit its highest level in five months,...

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The Buyers: Connecting Consumer Confidence Dots
The Buyers: Connecting Consumer Confidence Dots
August 24, 2017  |  Retail

The confident consumer is a sector of the shopping industry that most merchants are likely hoping to increase spending and attitudes about the market. In...

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Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

Since the recession of 2008, the retail industry has been in constant flux and has seen a mere two percent expansion over the last eight...

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U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
U.S. Consumer Borrowing Posts Biggest Increase In Six Months
July 11, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

The American people are feeling more confident about spending, if last month’s consumer borrowing numbers are any indicator. Borrowing patterns tend to correlate directly with...

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New Trade Association U.K. Finance Has Been Formed
New Trade Association U.K. Finance Has Been Formed
July 04, 2017  |  Banking

The U.K. Finance, a new trade association, announced Monday (July 3) it was formed on July 1 to represent the finance and banking industry in...

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Delivery, Casual Dining And Consumer Confidence Will Shape Future of Restaurants
Delivery, Casual Dining And Consumer Confidence Will Shape Future of Restaurants
June 08, 2017  |  Retail

In an age of third-party food delivery services, economic uncertainty and casual dining, it is unclear who will win the restaurant race. Will the efficiency...

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Consumer Confidence Is Up — Way Up — This Father’s Day
Consumer Confidence Is Up — Way Up — This Father’s Day
June 06, 2017  |  Retail

Dads are getting some extra love this Father’s Day, according to a study by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total spending for the holiday is expected...

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BoA Says Half Of All Workers Stressed Out Over Money
BoA Says Half Of All Workers Stressed Out Over Money
June 02, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Bank of America Merrill Lynch released a new study Thursday (June 1) that shows 56 percent of workers are stressed out about their finances. What’s...

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