Business

Consumer Comfort Lowest Since Mid-June

Consumer confidence the week ended July 24 held at the lowest level since mid-June with little change in Americans’ attitudes about the economy, personal finances and the buying climate, according to the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released July 28.

Lisa Du | Bloomberg News
July 28, 2016
Business

Consumer Confidence Little Changed, Near Five-Month High

Consumer confidence was little changed in July as Americans remained positive about the job market and the business environment, according to a report from the New York-based Conference Board on July 26.

Lisa Du | Bloomberg News
July 26, 2016
Business

Jobless Claims Hold at Lowest Level Since Mid-April

The number of applications for U.S. unemployment benefits last week held at the lowest level since mid-April, further evidence of a strong labor market.

Lisa Du | Bloomberg News
July 14, 2016
Business

Consumer Comfort Eases From Three-Month High

Consumer comfort eased from a three-month high as Americans became a bit less upbeat about their finances, according to the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released June 30.

Lisa Du | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2016
Business

Consumer Confidence Rises to Eight-Month High

Consumer confidence rose in June to an eight-month high as Americans became somewhat more optimistic about the economy, according to a report from the New York-based Conference Board on June 28.

Lisa Du | Bloomberg News
June 28, 2016
Business

Consumer Sentiment Fades at End of June on Economic Outlook

American consumers became slightly more downbeat at the end of June than earlier in the month on concerns about the economy’s progress even before possible repercussions stemming from the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union.

Lisa Du | Bloomberg News
June 24, 2016