The numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment rose to 64.6 in January and hit a nine-month high, reflecting easing worries about inflation and Americans’ greater confidence in their own finances. Read more
Tag: Business/Economic Sentiment Data
Consumer sentiment creeps up at year end as worries about inflation ease
The numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment rose to 59.7 in December, buoyed by falling gas prices and a rebound in stocks earlier in the month. Yet Americans are generally Read more
Consumer confidence hits 8-month high as worries about inflation and recession fade
The numbers: A survey of consumer confidence jumped to a eight-month high of 108.3 in December, reflecting fewer worries about inflation and more optimism about jobs and the economy. The Read more
German business sentiment improves in November
Business confidence in Germany increased in November, beating expectations, as companies foresee a less severe recession than previously expected. The Ifo business-climate index rose to 86.3 points in November from Read more
Consumer confidence falls to three-month low on inflation and recession worries
The numbers: A survey of consumer confidence fell in October to 102.5 to mark the first decline in three months, reflecting nagging worries about high inflation and the rising odds Read more
German Business Sentiment Remains Depressed in October
By Maria Martinez Business confidence in Germany fell slightly in October, remaining at a very low level, as companies expect a challenging winter due to the energy crisis. The Ifo Read more
Opinion: Stock market bulls have a new story to sell you. Don’t believe them — they’re just in the ‘bargaining’ stage of grief
Might the bear market’s losses at its recent low have gotten so bad that it was actually good news? Some eager stock bulls I monitor are advancing this convoluted rationale. Read more
Eurozone Economic Sentiment Continues Its Steep Decline
By Maria Martinez Economic sentiment in the eurozone deteriorated again in September, weighed by high inflation and a darkening outlook for the economy. The European Commission said Thursday that its Read more
Ifo German business climate indicator falls to worst level in more than two years
Business confidence in Germany worsened considerably in September as companies turned more pessimistic due to the energy crisis. The Ifo business-climate index fell to 84.3 points in September from a Read more
German Business Sentiment Posts Small Decline in August
By Maria Martinez Business confidence in Germany worsened slightly in August as companies turned more pessimistic due to rising energy costs and the threat of gas shortages. The Ifo business-climate Read more
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