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Entering the first week of the new presidential administration, consumer confidence increased slightly, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI), pushing confidence levels to a new 12-month high. While economic sentiment remained fairly stable during the two-week reading, the slight bump of 0.4 points brings the ESI to 52.8, its highest level since January… Continue reading Consumer Confidence At New 12-Month High For Second Consecutive Reading

During the first two weeks of 2017, consumer confidence rebounded from its previous decline to begin the year at a 12-month high, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Economic sentiment increased 0.6 points to 52.4, making a full recovery from its only decline in six readings that occurred during the last two weeks of… Continue reading New Year Starts With Consumer Confidence At A High

Consumer confidence in the economy has declined for the first time in over two months, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Economic sentiment among consumers dropped 0.6 points during the ESI’s two-week reading period, falling from 52.4 to 51.8. Prior to today’s report, the ESI had increased each reading since October 18, steadily… Continue reading Despite Christmas Day Bump, Consumer Confidence Fades Slightly In Final Reading Of 2016

Consumer confidence increased for the fourth straight reading to reach 52.4, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Since its last decline on October 18, 2016, consumer confidence has increased a total of 5.7 points, reaching its highest level since January 27, 2015. With the help of steady increases, the ESI’s 2016 average is now 47.4,… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Continues Post-Election Surge In Advance Of The Holidays

Economic sentiment among consumers jumped again over the past two weeks to a level not seen since January 2015, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Consumer confidence rose 2.9 points, up from 48.4 to 51.3, after a 1.5 point increase during the previous reading, for a total increase of 4.4 points during the… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since January 2015

Consumer confidence increased 1.5 points during the past two weeks to 48.4, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). However, the index’s three-day rolling average reveals a tumultuous reading for the ESI, as the average rose and fell dramatically in the days surrounding the United States election. The five indicators mostly mirrored the ESI’s increase,… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Highly Volatile After Election

Economic sentiment among consumers rebounded slightly over the past two weeks, rising 0.2 points to 46.9, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Despite declining confidence in the labor market, the housing market, and making a major purchase, the index achieved modest gains thanks to increasing confidence in the broader U.S. economy and personal… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Rebounds Slightly In Last Reading Before 2016 Election

Consumer confidence dipped slightly over the past two weeks, falling 0.5 points to 46.7, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Despite confidence in the broader U.S. economy hitting another high for the year, declines in economic sentiment toward the labor market and personal finances helped push the overall index negative during the two-week… Continue reading Despite Increasing Confidence In The Broader U.S. Economy, Overall Consumer Confidence Drops Slightly

Economic sentiment among consumers continued its recent trend of steady increases, rising 0.4 points during the last two weeks, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). The increase brings the ESI to 47.2, 0.9 points higher than its August 23 reading of 46.3, the last reading during which the index declined. Increased confidence in the broader… Continue reading Economic Sentiment Continues Steady Increases Since August Dip

Consumer confidence continued its steady recovery from its August low of 46.3, according to the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). The index climbed to 46.8, rising 0.3 points from its September 6 reading of 46.5. This increase brings the ESI’s 2016 average to 46.9 through the year’s first three quarters.