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.
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March Consumer Confidence Improves
The Conference Board, New York, reported its Consumer Confidence Index increased for the first time this year, albeit just slightly.
Consumer Confidence Falls 2nd Straight Month
The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index fell for the second straight month in February to its lowest level since October, as expectations continued to weaken.
January Consumer Confidence Stalls
Winter is here: after three fairly optimistic previous reports, consumer confidence took a downward turn in January, the Conference Board, New York, reported on Tuesday.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise 10th Straight Month
The Conference Board, New York, said its Leading Economic Index rose by 0.8 percent in December, the 10th straight monthly gain.
November Consumer Confidence Declines; Outlook Mixed
The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index decreased in November, following an increase in October. The Index now stands at 109.5, down from 111.6 in October.
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.