Consumer confidence retreated more than forecast in April as Americans’ optimism about the outlook for the economy and employment waned.

Consumer confidence rebounded more than forecast in March as American households grew more upbeat about prospects for the labor market and economy.

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.

Optimism among chief financial officers about the U.S. economy dimmed in the second half of this year, helping explain why companies plan to temper spending on equipment and hold more cash in 2016.

Consumer confidence fell in October to a three-month low as Americans became less upbeat about the labor market.

Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in September as a resilient labor market helped Americans shake off the effects of tumbling stock prices.

Consumer confidence in the United States eased last week, with Americans becoming more pessimistic about the state of the economy as global financial markets turned south.

Consumer confidence climbed more than forecast in August, reaching the second-highest level in eight years on more favorable views of the labor market.

Consumer confidence retreated in July as Americans’ expectations deteriorated to an eight-month low.