Consumer confidence in Germany is set to fall in September to an all-time low, as propensity to save increases amid fears of higher energy costs. Market research group GfK’s forward-looking Read more
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Falling gas prices buoy consumer sentiment, temper inflation expectations
The numbers: A survey of U.S. consumers saw sentiment rise in August, though still mired near an all-time low seen in June. The University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment Read more
U.S. stock futures rise as investors await consumer-sentiment report
U.S. stock futures pointed to a stronger start for Wall Street on Friday, as investors looked ahead to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey, which also includes closely watched Read more
Australia’s consumer confidence tumbles as rates soar
SYDNEY — Australian consumer confidence sank 4.5% last week to the lowest level since April 2022 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised official interest rates by a further 50 Read more
Australia’s consumer confidence rises for third straight week as gas prices fall
SYDNEY — Australian consumer confidence rose last week, its third consecutive weekly rise, as gasoline prices at the pump fell, taking pressure off stressed household budgets. Consumer confidence gained 2.1% Read more
U.S. consumer confidence declines for third straight month in June
The numbers: The index of consumer confidence fell to 95.7 in July from a revised 98.4 in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. The decline was larger than Read more
U.S. consumer confidence declines for third straight month in June
The numbers: The index of consumer confidence fell to 95.7 in July from a revised 98.4 in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. The decline was larger than Read more
U.K. consumer confidence remains at record low in July
British consumer confidence remained severely depressed in July as cost-of-living pressures and dim economic prospects continued to build. The consumer-confidence barometer compiled by research firm GfK steadied at minus 41 Read more
Opinion: Almost all the economic numbers line up: A U.S. recession is likely
The United States is perilously close to falling into a recession, despite the reassurances of Federal Reserve officials, Wall Street economists and financial journalists. That’s not just an idle opinion; Read more
Consumers worry about falling standard of living due to inflation, U.S. sentiment poll shows
The numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment rose slightly to 51.1 in July from an all-time low, but Americans were still deeply worried about high inflation and talk of a possible Read more