Consumer confidence in the United States climbed to a 12-week high, boosted by improving household attitudes about the state of the economy.
January 7, 2016Business
Confidence Rises to Five-Month High as Americans Cheer Discounts
Confidence ended the year on a brighter note as low prices put U.S. consumers in the holiday spirit.
December 23, 2015Business
Gain in Consumer Spending Accompanied by Rising Incomes
An increase in consumer purchases in November was accompanied by rising wages and scant inflation, indicating the biggest part of the U.S. economy will continue to underpin growth.
December 23, 2015Business
Americans' Expectations About Economy Stabilize in December
Almost one in four Americans said in December that the economy is getting better, helping give expectations a boost for a second month.
December 17, 2015Business
Consumer Prices Unchanged as Energy Costs Decline
The U.S. cost of living held steady in November, underscoring scant inflation that is well below the Federal Reserve’s goal.
December 15, 2015Business
Retail Sales Rise in November by Most in Four Months
Retail sales climbed in November by the most in four months as American consumers put to work some of the money saved from the cheapest gasoline since early 2009.
December 11, 2015Business
Consumer Comfort Steadies as Views of Economy Improve
Consumer confidence stabilized last week after faltering since mid-October as Americans’ perceptions about the U.S. economy and the buying climate improved.
December 10, 2015Business
Consumer Comfort at One-Year Low as Buying Climate Dims
Consumer confidence fell last week to a one-year low as households’ views on the U.S. buying climate deteriorated by the most since December 2011.
December 3, 2015Business
Consumer Spending Rises Less Than Forecast as Americans Pocket Savings
Household spending rose less than forecast in October, showing the biggest part of the U.S. economy was off to a slow start heading into the holiday-shopping season.
November 25, 2015Business
Americans' Outlook for Economy Holds Close to a 13-Month Low
One in five Americans in November said the economy is improving, matching the smallest share in two years and keeping a monthly gauge of expectations close to a 13-month low.
November 19, 2015