Consumer Comfort Slips to Weakest Point in More Than Three Months
Consumer comfort inched lower last week, reaching the weakest point in more than three months as Americans’ views of their personal finances deteriorated.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Down Amid Economic Concerns
Consumer confidence in the United States dipped slightly in March as concerns persisted that the world’s largest economy will cool.
Consumer Comfort Falls to Three-Month Low
Consumer comfort declined the week of March 21 to a three-month low as Americans’ attitudes about the economy and their financial prospects deteriorated.
Consumer Spending Rises 0.1% in February for Third Month
Personal spending barely increased in February, and the prior month’s advance was revised down as Americans saved more of their incomes.
Consumer Comfort Declines to Match Low for This Year
Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell last week to match the lowest level this year as Americans grew more pessimistic about the economy and the buying climate.
Consumer Comfort Increases to One-Month High
Consumer sentiment in the United States climbed last week to a one-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about their personal finances.
Core US Consumer Prices Increase More Than Forecast Again
Consumer prices in the United States excluding food and fuel climbed more than forecast in February for a second month, adding to signs inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s target. The overall cost of living fell amid cheaper fuel.
Consumer Comfort Stays Within Narrow Range for 11th Week
Consumer confidence remained stable in the first week of March, with Americans growing a tad more upbeat about the economy even as their views of buying conditions eased.
Consumer Comfort Falls to Lowest Level of the Year
Consumer confidence declined in the last week of February to the lowest level of the year as Americans’ perceptions about the economy and the buying climate waned.
Consumer Spending Rises in January by Most in Eight Months
Consumer purchases climbed in January by the most in eight months, fueled by faster earnings growth and indicating the biggest part of the U.S. economy gained momentum at the start of 2016.