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Is Weak Consumer Sentiment Flashing An Economic Warning?

The surprise drop in the Consumer Confidence Index for this month could be an early warning for the economy, which is powered by consumer spending. Confidence collapsed in January, as consumer ...
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We're all worried about the economy's future—but some of us are still spending anyway

The widely followed Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell to its lowest level since May 2014, as worries over job losses and inflation persisted. Despite a recent trend of dour consumer ...
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European retail sentiment edges up despite cautious consumers

A key set of European Commission business and consumer surveys released this week highlights shifting sentiment across the European Union’s (EU) retail sector at the start of 2026. The monthly data, ...

Consumer confidence rebounds in February as Americans grow less pessimistic about jobs

February consumer confidence improved but stayed below 2024 peaks as households continue weighing job market prospects ...
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Weak U.K. Consumer Confidence Survey Adds Pressure on Sterling

1306 GMT – Friday’s weak GfK U.K. consumer confidence survey adds downside pressure on sterling alongside political concerns after the U.K.’s ruling Labour Party lost a special district election, ...