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Conference Board: November Consumer Confidence Ticked Up

Conference Board: November Consumer Confidence Ticked Up

by Mike Duff | Dec 4, 2023 | Retail Articles

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index gained in November to 102, up from a downwardly revised 99.1 in October, above the 100 breakeven between a negative or positive sentiment about the economy. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of...
Conference Board: Consumer Outlook Brightens As Confidence Gains

Conference Board: Consumer Outlook Brightens As Confidence Gains

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...
Conference Board: Consumer Outlook Brightens As Confidence Gains

Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Solid for Present, Weak on Near Future

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...
Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Gained Slightly in March

Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Gained Slightly in March

by Mike Duff | Apr 3, 2023 | Retail Articles

Despite a still uncertain economic environment, the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased slightly in March to 104.2, up from 103.4 in February. A score above 100 suggests a positive outlook while one below 100 is a pessimistic one. The Present...
Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Slipped in January

Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Slipped in January

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...
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