December news and trends

US Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year High
Consumer Insights // December 28, 2016

The Conference Board announced Tuesday (Dec. 27) that the Consumer Confidence Index, which increased by a lot in November, posted another gain in the month of December. It marked the highest level in consumer confidence since 2001. In a press release, the Conference Board said the...

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December Auto Sales Drop – 2018 Forecast Looks Grim

January 04, 2018
December auto sales were lower than expected in the U.S., with the majority of the big vehicle manufacturers reporting a decline year-over-year. According to Wednesday (Jan. 3) reports from Reuters, the sales decline came despite steep discounts on vehicles as uncertainty over tax reform and interest rate hikes weighed on purchasing behavior during the month. Carmaker […]

US Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year High

December 28, 2016
The Conference Board announced Tuesday (Dec. 27) that the Consumer Confidence Index, which increased by a lot in November, posted another gain in the month of December. It marked the...