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Consumer Sentiment Declines to Lowest Level in a Year

Consumer sentiment declined in September to the lowest level in a year as Americans anticipated a weaker economy in the face of a global slowdown and turbulent financial markets.

September 11, 2015
Business

Consumer Sentiment Declines in August to Three-Month Low

Consumer confidence declined in August to a three-month low as recent stock market turbulence weighed on Americans’ outlook for the U.S. economy in the coming year.

August 28, 2015
Business

Consumer Spending Rises in July as Wages Pick Up

Consumer purchases climbed in July as incomes grew, showing the biggest part of the U.S. economy was off to a good start to the quarter.

August 28, 2015
Business

Consumer Comfort Steadies With Positive Outlook on Economy

Consumer confidence in the United States stabilized last week as more favorable views on the economy helped make up for a deterioration in attitudes about the buying climate.

August 20, 2015
Business

Consumer Sentiment Declines for Second Month

Confidence among U.S. consumers eased for a second month in August as households braced for an increase in interest rates that could slow growth.

August 14, 2015
Business

Americans Kept Spending in June to End Stronger Second Quarter

American households kept spending in June, capping a stronger quarterly performance for the biggest part of the economy.

August 3, 2015
Business

Consumer Prices in US Rose in June, Paced by Higher Rents

The cost of living in the United States rose in June for the fifth consecutive month, paced by increases in rents that are helping nudge inflation toward the Federal Reserve’s goal.

July 17, 2015
Business

Consumer Sentiment Rises in June to Five-Month High

Consumer confidence climbed in June to a five-month high as an improving job market boosted Americans’ attitudes about the world’s largest economy.

June 26, 2015
Business

Consumer Spending Rises by Most in Almost Six Years

Household spending climbed in May by the most in almost six years, buoyed by gains in incomes as the U.S. job market strengthened.

June 25, 2015
Business

Consumer Sentiment Rises as Americans Most Upbeat About Wages in Seven Years

Consumer confidence rose more than forecast in June as Americans were the most upbeat about their wage prospects in seven years.

June 12, 2015