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...
by Mike Duff | Feb 9, 2023 | Retail Articles
Although some positive economic news has circulated lately, consumer confidence was still shaky in January, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index study. Consumer confidence slipped in January following an upwardly revised increase in December...
by Mike Duff | Oct 31, 2022 | Retail Articles
After back-to-back monthly gains, The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased in October to 102.5, only 2.5 points above the optimism/pessimism line and down from 107.8 in September, posing a risk to retailers in the holiday season. The Present Situation...
by Mike Duff | Oct 3, 2022 | Retail Articles
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index gained in September for the second straight month. The Index now stands at 108, eight points into positive territory and up from 103.6 in August. The Present Situation Index, based on consumer assessment of current...