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Consumer confidence
Retailers report disappointing June sales data
by
Jeff Horwich
Jul 5, 2012
Amidst glimpses of positive economic indicators, dismal consumer confidence continues as retail sales figures are down for chain stores in June.
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.
Housing market may finally be bottoming out
May 29, 2012
Housing prices in March were up a tiny bit from the month before, but it is the first time in seven months that the data hasn't shown a decline.
Are Americans confident in their economic futures?
Apr 26, 2012
Gallup's latest surveys asked how Americans were feeling about their personal finances, and whether they think they'll be able to retire comfortably.
Consumer spending up 0.8% in February
Mar 30, 2012
Consumer spending was the big surprise of the morning. The government said Americans spent 0.8 percent more in February.
Electronics withstand consumer confidence dip
Mar 27, 2012
Since the recession hit, we just haven't been shopping like we used to -- unless we're talking about electronics.
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Attitude Check: Consumer confidence and global warming
Mar 15, 2012
Your politics even determines your take on the weather outside.
For public good, not for profit.
Economic confidence lags from state to state
Feb 9, 2012
The national mood about the economy is one thing, but what states have the best, and worst, confidence about the direction of the economy?
Consumer borrowing rises again
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 7, 2012
A borrowing consumer is a confident consumer. But it's not all good news.
Confidence in the economy ebbs
Jan 31, 2012
Today saw drops in both home prices and consumer confidence. Could the recovery experts have been tracking be stalled?