Economy Shrugging off Spring Slowdown, Reports Suggest
U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded in early May to the highest level in nearly six years as Americans felt better about their financial and economic prospects.
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Chain Retailers Report Solid Sales Gains in April
Americans spent more during the early spring months in the latest sign that they're encouraged by the economic recovery.
9 Numbers That'll Tell You How the Economy's Really Doing
We've whittled the vast universe of economic data down to these nine key numbers that will give you a quick handle on the health of the economy.
'My Company's Doing Great! But I Think I'm Going to Lose My Job.'
Nearly 1-in-5 employees are worried that they'll be laid off in the next six months, despite their confidence that their company's outlook will improve during the same period.
Consumer Confidence Jumps on Better Outlook for Hiring, Pay
U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in April as Americans felt better about the outlook for the economy and their income prospects, the Conference Board says.
Consumer Sentiment Wanes in April on Job, Money Woes
U.S. consumer sentiment eased in April as Americans remained concerned about their employment and financial prospects, a survey released Friday showed.
Report Shows Americans Are Gloomy About the Economy
U.S. consumer sentiment tumbled to a nine-month low in April, with Americans especially gloomy about the long-term health of the economy, a survey released on Friday showed.
Consumers' Confidence in the Economy Falls in March
Americans are less confident in the economy than they were last month as massive government spending cuts have stoked economic uncertainty.
Done Cheering for Home Sales? Here's What's Really Going On
The housing market is improving, but there are still some troubling signs out there. Here's what's happening in local markets around the country.
Savings Shrink as Americans See Biggest Monthly Income Drop in 20 Years
Savings have fallen this year, as American households in January experienced the worst 1-month income drop since 1993.
Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index Rebounds
U.S. consumer confidence picked up much more strongly than expected in February as Americans shrugged off earlier worries over fiscal policy and tax increases. The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes accelerated to 69.6 from 58.4 in January, topping expectations.
Midday Market Minute: Stocks Mixed, S&P 500 Near Record High
World stock markets were mostly higher on Tuesday and the dollar fell to a 14-month low against the euro as the Federal Reserve began a two-day policy meeting in which it is expected to maintain its easy monetary policy.
Consumer Confidence Plunges as Payroll Tax Holiday Ends
U.S. consumer confidence plunged in January to its lowest level in more than a year, reflecting the cut to take-home pay nearly all working Americans were hit with after Washington allowed a temporary Social Security payroll tax holiday to expire.
U.S. Consumer Debt Rises on More Car, School Loans
U.S. consumers borrowed more in November to buy cars and attend school, but stayed cautious with their credit cards. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that consumers increased their borrowing in November by $16 billion from October to a seasonally adjusted record of $2.77 trillion.
Stocks Turn Lower After Consumer Confidence Sinks
Stocks fell Thursday, putting the market on track for its fourth straight loss, after consumer confidence fell sharply in December as Americans worried about higher taxes and government spending cuts.