Companies are slashing their earnings forecasts as consumer confidence about the future reaches 12-year low
The Conference Board’s expectations index sits significantly below the threshold that tends to indicate an upcoming recession ...
Consumer confidence slumps to 12-year low as Americans fret over their financial prospects
Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial prospects, with a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence ...
The Best Part About Dismal Consumer Confidence
Major indexes gain despite low consumer confidence. Discover how economic fundamentals and historical trends point to a ...
German Consumer Confidence Edges Higher After Elections
Consumer confidence improved marginally, and could gain further momentum in the months ahead.
Canadian PM says trade war is hurting Americans, noting consumer confidence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack” on his country and ...
Consumer Confidence Drops Further, Key Measure Flags Recession Risk
Consumer sentiment sank in March, a survey showed, adding to evidence that people are viewing the economy more negatively.
European Retail Distress Hits Decade High Amid Consumer Gloom
Weakening consumer confidence and public fears of a slowing economy have driven distress among Europe’s retailers to its ...
The American consumer is on the ropes. Tariffs — and anxiety — could deliver the knockout blow
High inflation and high interest rates have contributed to vulnerabilities among consumers, making them all the more susceptible at a time when the sheer unpredictability of the Trump administration’s ...
Chinese banks hike consumer loan rates in abrupt reversal as bad debt risks mount
Some Chinese banks have started raising interest rates amid growing bad consumer loans in a dramatic U-turn just weeks after ...
Britain suffering huge economic 'distress' as investor and consumer confidence plunge
Britain's economic landscape is shifting, and not for the better. A new report paints a picture of distress, leaving many to ...
Softening Hawaii visitor arrivals reflect wobbly consumer confidence and higher prices
GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM / MARCH 6 U.S. economic uncertainly is growing and travel prices are rising, which doesn’t bode well for Hawaii tourism. Visitors to Waikiki pass a window ...