Consumer Confidence Slips as Present and Future Outlooks Conflict
In the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds, consumers’ feelings about the economy remain dim. The nonprofit research...
Economy
Leading Economic Indicators Flash Positive, Despite Dim Outlook by Consumers
As the question of affordability looms over homebuyers' heads, recent reports by economists generally agree that the housing market is...
Notes From Fed Meeting Show Rate Hike on the Table Again
When many economic indicators pointed to issues with inflation, the governors of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) instead...
Consumer Sentiment Wanes as War Rekindles Business Concerns
Consumer attitudes toward the economy reversed course as sentiment fell by nearly 8% so far for August. The University of...
Energy Costs Dip While Inflation Regains Momentum: Report
As many Americans blasted their ACs and took to the roads for summer vacations in July, the cost of energy...
Inflation Cools to 2-Month Low, but the Future Is Murky
Inflation cooled in June according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), meeting economists’ expectations for...
Consumer Confidence Edges Down Amid Economic Uncertainty
Up and down, up and down. Like a yo-yo dieter’s weight, consumer confidence in the U.S. seems to maintain a...
Monthly Gains in Leading Economic Indicators Revert in June
As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better...
Monthly Inflation Sees Largest Drop Since 2020
Across the first half of 2026, numerous economic reports revealed high or rising inflation. Some officials of the Federal Reserve,...
Federal Reserve Governors Remain Divided on Interest Rate Adjustments Under New Chair
The Federal Reserve chose to hold interest rates unchanged at the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The past...
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