by Mike Duff | Sep 5, 2023 | Retail Articles
After making gains earlier in the summer, consumer confidence retreated in August, according to The Conference Board, as grocery and fuel prices worried consumers. In its monthly Consumer Confidence Index announcement, the organization noted that the August rating...
by Mike Duff | Jul 31, 2023 | Retail Articles
Consumer confidence in the United States improved again in July, according to the ongoing study by The Conference Board, and stands at its highest level in two years. In an adjunct to the main results, the Conference Board indicated that 23.3% of consumers plan to...
by Mike Duff | Jun 29, 2023 | Retail Articles
Consumer outlooks are improving and fear of a recession is diminishing according to the ongoing Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index study. The overall index increased in June to 109.7, with 100 being the demarcation between a positive and negative sentiment, up...
by Mike Duff | May 31, 2023 | Retail Articles
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell in May to 102.3, down from an upwardly revised 103.7 in April, as general economice confidence dipped even as home purchase intention remained steady month over month. An index reading above 100 suggests a positive...
by Mike Duff | Apr 26, 2023 | Retail Articles
Despite weakening inflation, The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell in April to 101.3, with 100 being the divider between a positive and negative reading, down from 104 in March. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current...
