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Consumer confidence fell 0.9 points to 46.6 over the past two weeks, according to the latest data from the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). While slightly down from two weeks ago, the ESI remains above its 2014 average and is at a similar level from one year ago. Notably, consumer confidence has remained at or… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly, But Remains Above 2014 Average

Consumer confidence rose sharply to 47.5 over the past two weeks, according to the latest data from the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). While still below its level from a year ago, consumer confidence has been more stable in 2014 than in 2013, and the recent increase brings it up to its highest level yet… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Spikes, Reaching Highest Levels of 2014

Consumer confidence fell slightly to 46.2 points in the past two weeks, bringing it close to levels seen in the beginning of 2014, according to the latest data from the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). While the ESI has stabilized above January and February levels, consumer confidence remains three full points below its level this… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Dips Driven By Housing Market Woes

Consumer confidence stabilized over the past two weeks, inching up ever so slightly to 46.5, almost a point below its April high one month ago, according to the latest data from the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Of note, confidence in the labor market rose over the past two weeks, potentially reflecting April’s strong jobs… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Stabilizes Below 2014 Highs At The End Of April

According to the Q1 2014 Economic Sentiment Report. the quarterly measure of the ESI rose in the first quarter of 2014 after a significant dip in the fourth quarter of 2013. Following this rally, however, the latest two-week ESI rolling average shows consumer confidence fell in April and remains below 2014 highs. The quarterly report examines… Continue reading Quarterly Report: Q1 Gains Concentrated Among The Young

Consumer confidence dipped over the past two weeks, according to the latest data from the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). Declining 1 point to 46.4, this reading ends a steady two-month climb that brought the ESI to 2014 highs. However, looking more broadly at the ESI over the past few months, this decline in confidence did… Continue reading After A Two-Month Climb, Consumer Confidence Dips In Mid-April

With a 0.7 point increase from two weeks ago, consumer confidence rose for the fourth consecutive reading, according to the latest data from the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). At 47.4, the ESI two-week average is at its highest level since June 2013. The recent rise tracks improvements in the U.S. job market, which saw… Continue reading Labor Market Confidence Rises To 12-Month High As ESI Continues To Climb

Consumer confidence jumped to a nine-month high of 46.7 over the past two weeks, according to the latest release of the HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). This spike in the ESI’s two-week average followed two consecutive increases, fully reversing the declines seen over January and February of this year.

Following a slight rebound after six weeks of decline, consumer confidence stabilized over the past two weeks, according to the latest HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) reading. At 45.3, consumer confidence remained below its December 2013 readings. Moreover, regional and state-based analyses suggest the weather’s impact on local economies has not been the driving force behind recent declines,… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Remains Subdued – No Matter The Weather

After declining for six straight weeks, consumer confidence rebounded over the last two weeks, according to the latest HPS-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) reading. While labor market data has been weak over the past two months, the ESI two-week average increased due to improved views towards making a major purchase, including a new home, and outlooks on… Continue reading Consumer Confidence Rebounds After Six Weeks Of Decline