consumer confidence
Why Trade Wars Drag Down Global Growth
The interconnection of global supply chains impact global growth when industrial production slows.
US Consumers Are Starting to Worry About Tariff Impact on Retail Pricing
New tariffs on apparel and footwear are just days away and consumers are starting to express concern about…
Retailers Might be Too Bullish on Holiday, and Consumers Aren’t So Optimistic Near Term
Rising inventory levels and a shorter selling season could hurt retailers' holiday expectations, especially…
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Retail Sales Jump in July but Tariffs Cloud Consumer Confidence
With the threat of tariffs ahead, the NRF said that July's numbers likely are not a good bellwether for…
Armed With Latest Consumer Confidence Data, Fed Still Eyes Rate Cut
Will the Fed cut rates or not? That answer will come midday Wednesday when the FOMC meeting concludes.
User Generated Content Deemed Largest Sales Driver for Brands and Retailers
User generated content emerged as the key to consumers' hearts when it comes to shopping online, surpassing…
May’s Retail Sales Data Suggests US Economy Still on Solid Footing
Economists see the May retail sales report, along with the upward revision for April, as indicators that the…
Where US Consumer Confidence is Headed in the Coming Months
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index rose in April, but a drill down on the data collected…
US Consumers Aren’t as Confident About the Economy And it Could Impact Spending
The latest Consumer Confidence Index survey indicates consumers aren't as optimistic about the economy as…
US Consumer Confidence Jumps as Current Views Hit 18-Year High
U.S. consumer confidence improved in February, topping all forecasts and snapping a three-month losing streak.
Things You Need to Know for the Week Ahead
Sourcing Journal looks at issues–trade war, Brexit, government shutdown–coming up for the week beginning Jan…
US Consumer Sentiment Tops Estimates While Outlook Gauge Drops
U.S. consumer sentiment exceeded analyst estimates, and that bodes well for the holiday shopping season and…
Is US Consumer Confidence Up or Down? Probably a Bit of Both
While improved economic outlooks lifted consumer confidence, concerns remain about trade tensions' negative…
Textile Home Décor is Becoming the New “It” Industry and the Market is Set for Rapid Growth
Textile home décor industry is fast transforming into an "It" industry, Transparency Market Research said in…
Gas Prices to Rise in 2017
The economy has enjoyed high consumer confidence of late. In fact, the index hit its highest level in 13…