The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index implies that the broader manufacturing sector will slow into the second half of the year. … READ MORE >
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In trade and confidence data, recession warning signs are mounting
Our forecast of a 0.8% drop in gross domestic product in the first quarter looks much more likely now as the trade deficit widened to a record in March. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence slumps amid tariffs and layoffs
The headline index for consumer confidence dropped to 92.9, slightly below our forecast of 93.3, the Conference Board reported on Tuesday. … READ MORE >
Labor costs rise, complicating Fed’s decision on rate cuts
The employment cost index rose by 1.2% in the first quarter, up from 0.9% previously, while the year-over-year growth stayed elevated at 4.2%. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence ends the year on a positive note
The increase in confidence was broad-based in December, with the overall index rising to 110.7 from 101. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence falls to six-month low
The top-line confidence level fell to 102.3 from an upwardly revised 103.7, the Conference Board reported on Tuesday. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence falls in February amid a worsening outlook
The top-line confidence index dropped to 102.9 from 106.0 in the prior month, while the expectations index fell to 69.7 from 76.0. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence drops as outlook darkens
The Conference Board’s confidence index dipped to 100.2 in November from 102.2 in the prior month, significantly below the pre-pandemic level at 130. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Consumer confidence slides
Consumer confidence ticked down in February as expectations for the economy softened. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence surveys reflect a bifurcation of the nation’s economy
Recent readings of consumer confidence are revealing an increasingly bifurcated economy as households continue to grapple with the pandemic. … READ MORE >