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.

October Consumer Confidence Increases

The Conference Board, New York, said its October Consumer Confidence Index increased for the first time in four months.

Consumer Confidence Falls to 7-Month Low

Consumer confidence took another hit in September, The Conference Board reported Tuesday, as the lingering Delta variant and concerns over the economy interrupted momentum sent the index to a seven-month low.

Consumer Confidence Falls to 7-Month Low

The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index fell for the second consecutive month to its lowest level since February.

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.

May Consumer Confidence Holds Steady

The Conference Board, New York, reported its monthly Consumer Confidence Index held steady in May, following a gain in April. The Index now stands at 117.2, down marginally from 117.5 in April.

Consumer Confidence at 14-Month High

The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index rose sharply again in April, following a substantial gain in March, to its highest level since February 2020.

Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level Since Pandemic

The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index jumped by nearly 20 points in March to its highest reading in a year, after a modest increase in February.

Consumer Confidence Gains Momentum

Americans are apparently tired of living in a bubble and eager to break out of the winter/pandemic doldrums, if The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index is any indication.