Economy July 28, 2026
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls on Worse Business, Labor Views
U.S. consumer confidence fell in July as Americans’ views about current business conditions and the labor market deteriorated.
Payroll November 26, 2025
U.S. Consumers Dial Back in Sign of Anxiety Heading Into Holidays
U.S. consumers showed signs of fatigue leading up to the longest government shutdown, and their outlook has worsened ever since, sending a note of caution heading into the holiday-shopping season.
Economy November 7, 2025
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.
Payroll October 28, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Virtually Unchanged in October
Preliminary data suggest that consumers' holiday spending will be down this season compared to last year. Notably consumers expect to spend 3.9% less on gifts and 12% less on non-gifts.
Payroll September 15, 2025
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to Lowest Since May on Job Worries
U.S. consumer sentiment fell in September to the lowest since May and long-term inflation expectations rose for the second straight month, as concerns about the labor market and prices weighed on the economic outlook.
Payroll July 22, 2025
AARP Survey Shows Confidence in the Future of Social Security Among Younger Adults at 15-Year-Low
Americans’ confidence in the future of Social Security has declined by 7 percentage points in the last five years, from 43% in 2020 to 36% in 2025.
General News June 24, 2025
Consumer Confidence Dropped More than Expected in June
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in June, underscoring lingering anxiety about the potential impacts on the economy and job market from higher U.S. import duties.
Payroll May 27, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps Most in Four Years on Trade Truce
The Conference Board's gauge of confidence increased by 12.3 points to 98, marking the biggest monthly gain in four years.
Payroll March 25, 2025
Consumer Confidence Falls to 12-Year Low
March’s fall in confidence was driven by consumers over 55 years old and, to a lesser extent, those between 35 and 55 years old. The decline was also broad-based across income groups, with the only exception being households earning more than $125,000 a year.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Consumer Confidence Dropped Sharply in February
February's fall in confidence was shared across all age groups but was deepest for consumers between 35 and 55 years old. The decline was also broad-based among income group.