The numbers: Consumer sentiment improved slightly in October to 59.9, though Americans perceptions of the economy remained historically negative as a weak stock market and ongoing inflation weighed on their Read more
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German consumer sentiment set for slight recovery in November
Consumer confidence in Germany is set to recover modestly in November, after falling in October to an all-time low. Market research group GfK’s forward-looking consumer-sentiment index forecasts confidence rising to Read more
Sleep Number stock tanks amid slashed earnings forecast, ‘historically low’ consumer sentiment
Shares of Sleep Number Corp. were getting pummeled in late trading Wednesday after the maker of “smart beds” slashed its earnings forecast as it deals with the twin challenges of 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
U.K. consumer confidence inches up in October but remains near record low
Consumer confidence in the U.K. increased slightly in October, its first improvement in almost a year, but British households remain severely depressed amid high inflation and increasing economic and political Read more
Inflation expectations rise in October as consumer mood stays somber
The numbers: Consumer sentiment rose slightly to 59.8 in October even as Americans’ expectations for inflation worsened, according to a Friday survey. The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer attitudes Read more
Inflation expectations rise in October as consumer mood stays somber
The numbers: Consumer sentiment rose slightly to 59.8 in October even as Americans’ expectations for inflation worsened, according to a Friday survey. The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer attitudes Read more
These 5 charts show the depth and seriousness of the U.S. housing downturn. Expect a ‘further weakening in demand.’
The U.S. housing market has been pushed into a recession, helped by pandemic-era prices and mortgage rates now surpassing 7%. “The headwind from higher mortgage rates has already been visible Read more
U.S. consumers remain pessimistic about economy even as inflation fears wane
The numbers: Consumer sentiment rose in September to a final reading of 58.6 amid falling gas prices, though Americans remain broadly pessimistic about the economic outlook. The University of Michigan Read more
U.S. consumers remain pessimistic about economy even as inflation fears wane
The numbers: Consumer sentiment rose in September to a final reading of 58.6 amid falling gas prices, though Americans remain broadly pessimistic about the economic outlook. The University of Michigan Read more