It’s been a little while since Americans had an inkling of optimism about the economy. Consumer confidence rose 12.3 points this month to a reading of 98, the Conference Board said in its latest ...

Builder confidence rose in October as mortgage rates fell, but challenges remain. Discover why builders are optimistic ...

A woman walks in an aisle of a Walmart supermarket in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2025. Reporter Americans are feeling more optimistic about the economy and labor market than they have in months. The U ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of heightened political division, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and courts dropped to a record low of 35 percent this year, according to a new ...

ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index fell 14 points between Q1 and Q2, to a rating of 47. That is the third largest drop in the history of the index, only surpassed by the falls in Q2 2020 and ...

Confidence in Democratic congressional leadership plummeted to an all-time low of 25%, according to a new poll. The Gallup poll conducted between April 1-14 and released Thursday found that the ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Women are playing a greater role in investment decisions regarding retirement savings and ...

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered two confidence motions on Thursday, just days after appointing his new ...