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.
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Unemployment Insurance Claims Down Another 29,000
Initial claims for unemployment insurance fell by 29,000 last week, moving closer to pre-pandemic levels, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Consumer Confidence Reaches Post-Pandemic High
The Conference Board, New York, said it Consumer Confidence Index rose for the fifth month in a row to its highest level since March 2020.
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.
Leading Economic Indicators Up 3rd Straight Month
The Conference Board, New York, said its Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Increased in January, marking the third consecutive monthly improvement.
Consumer Confidence Up, But COVID Fears Linger
The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index improved moderately in January, the first gain in four months.
COVID Fatigue Takes Toll on Consumer Confidence
The Conference Board, New York, said its Consumer Confidence Index fell again in November amid a sharp spike in coronavirus cases nationwide.