US sentiment remains dim, with consumers facing higher prices and weaker incomes
US consumer sentiment deteriorated slightly in November as Americans fretted about high prices, weaker incomes, and mounting layoffs,…
Economist who popularized ‘K-shaped economy’ says this one wealth gap indicator is being overlooked
Peter Atwater, adjunct professor of economics at William & Mary and president of Financial Insyghts, knows a thing…
Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks
The ongoing government shutdown has helped push confidence to near-record lows, but one segment of the population is…
Economic Pessimism Hits Near Historic Levels
Topline Views on the U.S. economy fell to a three-year low among Americans this month as consumers expressed…
Economic Pessimism Rises Among Americans
Topline Americans are expressing lowered opinions about the U.S. economy as worries persist about a declining job market…
Consumers Haven’t Felt This Bad About the Economy Since 2022
David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images Consumer sentiment in October declined for the third straight month…
Fed’s Beige Book Finds Growth Flat, Uncertainty Rising
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book paints a familiar picture of an economy searching for direction, one defined…
Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring
Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its…
Consumer Sentiment Is At Historic Low
Shoppers in line to check out getty The “new high” media reports, the Fed’s lower interest rate, and…
Can easing of property curbs in 3 big cities help give Chinese consumption a boost?
With China’s three most economically important cities recently rolling out policies to address renewed weakness in the property…
Fed’s Hammack says Wall Street not pricing in drop because of consumer confidence
Since the end of the pandemic, consumers have proved to be the backbone for the American economy—much to…
Economic Worries Are Rising for Most Americans, But Big Stock Holders Stay Positive
Getty Images Consumer sentiment declined in September for most groups, except for holders of big stock portfolios, according…