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Consumer confidence fell by 0.9 points to 52.7 over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Economic sentiment toward the labor and housing market experienced the largest declines as overall consumer confidence fell for the second week in a row, amid market volatility and mixed economic data. Click here to… Continue reading Declining Confidence In The Labor And Housing Market Drives ESI’s Decline For Second-Straight Week

Consumer confidence remained relatively flat over the past two weeks, falling 0.2 points to 53.6 according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Confidence in the U.S. labor market continued to climb to new heights, while other categories declined. Click here to view image. Consumer confidence in making a major purchase experienced the largest decrease,… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Remains Flat, Labor Market Sentiment Reaches New Heights

Consumer confidence increased 0.6 points to 53.8 over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Elevated levels of confidence in the U.S. labor market drove the index’s overall upward movement. Since the launch of the ESI in 2013, it is the highest measured level of economic sentiment towards the labor market.… Continue reading Consumer Confidence In U.S. Labor Market Reaches Multiyear High

Consumer confidence remained relatively unchanged at 53.2 points over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). After declines from its 2018 peak on February 6, the ESI has mostly held steady, averaging 53.3. Click here to view image. Two of the ESI’s five indicators increased in the past two weeks.… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Remains Stable As October Begins

Consumer confidence remained unchanged at 53.3 points over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). High levels of confidence in the U.S. labor market as well as the broader economy were offset by a 2.7 point decrease in consumer sentiment towards personal finances, resulting in no change in the index’s… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Stays Constant Despite Decline In Sentiment Toward Personal Finances

As summer officially ended over Labor Day, consumer confidence jumped slightly to hit a reading of 53.3 points over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). The index rose a total of 0.5 points, its highest overall reading since May 29th. The increase in the ESI was driven by consumer… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Rises, Driven By A Boost In Confidence In Personal Finances

Consumer confidence remained relatively steady at 52.8 points over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). The index rose a total of 0.1 points, increasing from a reading of 52.7 on August 7th. Consumer confidence in the broader U.S. economy jumped 2.1 points, but this change was offset by a… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Holds Steady As Confidence In U.S. Housing Market Slips

Consumer confidence remained steady over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). The index moved down a mere 0.2 points, falling from a reading of 52.9 on July 24 to 52.7 on August 7th. Escalating trade tensions, inflationary economic pressures, and rising geopolitical tensions have led to growing uncertainty about… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Remains Steady; Holding Slightly Above Last Year’s Level

Consumer confidence improved slightly over the past two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). The index moved up 0.3 points, rising from a reading of 52.6 on July 10 to 52.9 on July 24. This marks the fourth reading period in a row that the ESI has reversed course. The recovery in… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Jumps During Amazon Prime Day

Consumer confidence fell slightly over the last two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). The index dropped by a total of 0.7 points, from a reading of 53.3 points on June 26th to 52.6 points on July 10th, and marks the third reading period in a row the ESI has reversed course.… Continue reading Economic Sentiment Dips Slightly During Heightened Trade Pressures