Consumer Sentiment Dips in 2026, Led by Gas-Price Pressures
Consumer sentiment toward the economy, a vital metric for gauging whether consumers are feeling comfortable enough to make major purchases, ...
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Fed Governor Lisa Cook Addresses Gap Between Economic Performance and Sentiment
At the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged. Both Fed ...
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Improve in 2026; Expectations for the Year Looking Positive
Consumer sentiment showed minor improvements as the first month of 2026 nears its close, with expectations toward the future looking ...
Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly at Year’s End
As the year ends, how are consumers—such as potential homebuyers—feeling about the market going into 2026? Per the latest findings ...
Consumer Sentiment Lifts Slightly in Early December
Throughout 2025, consumer sentiment toward the economy has declined noticeably—does the end of the year bring any turnaround? According to ...
Consumer Sentiment: Americans Remain ‘Frustrated’ Even With Shutdown Over
While the uncertainty of the government shutdown is now more than a week behind us, consumer outlook on the economy ...
Consumer Sentiment Dips as Government Shutdown Continues
Without an end in sight for the government shutdown, consumer sentiment is reflecting that uncertainty, according to the latest data ...
Consumers Less Worried About Interest Rates in Connection to Homebuying
The latest monthly data from the University of Michigan’s flagship survey of consumer sentiment found less consumers mentioning interest rates ...
Consumer Sentiment Down for the Second Consecutive Month
Consumer sentiment experienced a second consecutive month of decline this month, per the University of Michigan’s closely watched survey of ...
Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly, With Recession and Inflation Worries Percolating
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 1.3 points this month to 97.4 from 98.7 in July, reflecting consumers' ...
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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