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Americans start to see light in economy
Nov 29, 2012
Consumer confidence at a five-year high according to new data this week. But what exactly makes us so confident?
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Retailers report another strong sales month
Oct 15, 2012
U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.
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Economic confidence varies from street to C-suite
Sep 26, 2012
While consumer confidence may be higher, business executives are less bullish
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The good news in housing and confidence
Sep 25, 2012
Today, the latest Case-Shiller Home Price index was released. It looks at housing prices in the 20 biggest metropolitan areas of the country. Consumers are also upbeat: consumer confidence jumped to the highest level since February.
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Consumer confidence vs. consumer sentiment
Aug 28, 2012
Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains the difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment.
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How consumers view the economy
Aug 28, 2012
The consumer confidence and consumer sentiment indices come out this week. Analysts will be looking to see what they tell us about the U.S. economic recovery.
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Consumer confidence varies from state to state
Aug 15, 2012
Our latest reporting on U.S. consumer confidence says it jumped up last month. But what does that mean where you live?
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Retail sales fall for third straight month
Jul 16, 2012
Americans spent less on cars, computers and other retail items in June, held back by concerns about job stability and the global economy.
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Retailers report disappointing June sales data
Jul 5, 2012
Amidst glimpses of positive economic indicators, dismal consumer confidence continues as retail sales figures are down for chain stores in June.
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Consumer confidence down, not good for Obama
Jun 27, 2012
Gallup's editor-in-chief talks about the negative numbers on consumer confidence in the U.S., and how it might affect the presidential election.
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