Consumer Comfort Snaps Four-Week Skid on Views of Finances
U.S. household sentiment improved for the first time in five weeks on more upbeat views about personal finances and the economy, the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index showed May 24.
Pickup in Confidence Shows Americans Upbeat on Jobs, Economy
A four-month high in U.S. consumer confidence reflects Americans’ sunnier views on both their current situation and outlook, a positive sign for the economy, data from the New York-based Conference Board showed Tuesday.
Moving Shipments Decline
A downturn in long-distance moves by individuals, corporations and the military in 2016 is putting pressure on household goods movers and could spur a new round of industry consolidation and retrenchment, executives and industry officials said.
Brokers Must Provide Public More Information about Household Goods Movers, FMCSA Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued new rules that will require brokers working with household goods movers to provide more information to consumers.
December 13, 2010