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Consumers a bit more confident in April
U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in April after falling in March, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
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Consumer confidence ticks lower
U.S. consumer confidence slipped in March after rising in February, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
Consumer confidence rose in February
U.S. consumer confidence made strong gains in February after three months of declines, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
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U.S. markets mixed
Consumer confidence slides
U.S. consumer confidence dropped in January for the third consecutive month, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
U.S. consumer confidence on the wane
U.S. consumer confidence dropped in December for a second consecutive month, the Conference Board said Thursday.
Consumer optimism gains
U.S. consumer confidence rose to a high for 2012 in November for the second consecutive month, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
Consumer confidence hits high for 2012
U.S. consumer confidence rose to a new high for 2012 in October, with consumers "in better spirits" for the holiday season, the Conference Board said.
Consumer confidence rises in September
Consumer confidence in the United States rose in September after falling for six out of seven months, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
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A more optimistic outlook for business and labor market conditions was the driving force behind the increase in the Expectations Index. Regarding income, however, consumers remain rather pessimistic about their short-term prospects and this will likely continue to play a key role in spending decisions in early 2010
Consumer confidence, in slump, shows gains
United Press International
Consumers' assessment of present-day conditions has grown less favorable, with labor market conditions playing a major role in this grimmer assessment
Consumer confidence slipped in October
United Press International
The decline in the Present Situation Index, caused by a less favorable assessment of business conditions and employment, continues to imply that economic conditions, while not as weak as earlier this year, are nonetheless weak
Consumer confidence turns lower
United Press International
The moderate improvement in the short-term outlook was the result of a decrease in the percent of consumers expecting business and labor market conditions to worsen, as opposed to an increase in the percent of consumers expecting conditions to improve
Consumer confidence dismal, but better
United Press International
Increasing uncertainty and apprehension about the future state of the economy and labor market, no doubt a result of the recent slowdown in job growth, are the primary reasons for the sharp reversal in confidence. Until the pace of job growth picks up, consumer confidence is not likely to pick up
Consumer confidence dropped in June
United Press International
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A damaged movie theater is seen in aftermath of a series of tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma, May 21, 2013. On May 20 a series of tornadoes swept through severals towns south of Oklahoma City leaving a path of destruction and killing at least 24 people. UPI/J.P. Wilson