The surprise drop in the Consumer Confidence Index for this month could be an early warning for the economy, which is powered ...

U.S. consumer confidence plunged sharply in February by more than expected, according to a report released Tuesday. The Conference Board released its Consumer Confidence Index on Tuesday declined ...

The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index report is in—what does falling sentiment mean for grocery prices, dining out, and how we eat in 2025? Consumer confidence is falling, and that ...

Consumer confidence slid for the third month in a row, new data shows, a sign that Americans' view of the economy is dimming in the face of a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation. The ...

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 ...

The new year begins with plenty of momentum, propelled by a financially stunning 2024 and heralded by a swarm of headlines suggesting that more of the same is in store for 2025. But on the ground, ...

American consumers in December remained downbeat about the state of the economy, a new survey shows. The Conference Board, a nonprofit group representing businesses, said Tuesday that its consumer ...