Consumer Confidence at 6-Month Low

The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index fell to its lowest level since last November.

March Consumer Confidence Up Despite…Everything

Despite an interesting few weeks that have seen several bank failures, persistent inflation, a stunted housing market and prospects of higher unemployment, consumers apparently felt unfazed, according to The Conference Board, New York.

Consumer Confidence Dips on High Prices, Interest Rates

The Conference Board, New York, said its monthly Consumer Confidence Index fell in February, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, amid economic uncertainty and persistent inflation.

Initial Claims Hold Near 52-Year Lows; Leading Economic Indicators Improve

Initial claims for unemployment insurance hovered near historic lows last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. In a separate report, the Conference Board, New York, reported its Leading Economic Index rose in March, the second consecutive monthly improvement.

October Leading Economic Indicators Up Nearly 1%

The Conference Board, New York, said its Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased by 0.9 percent in October to 118.3, following an 0.1 percent increase in September and an 0.7 percent increase in August.

July Leading Economic Index Sees 3rd Consecutive Increase

The Conference Board, New York, said its Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased by 0.9 percent in July to 116.0, following a 0.5 percent increase in June and a 1.2 percent increase in May.