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Business Definition for: Consumer Confidence
- a measure of how people feel about the future of the economy and their own financial situation, obtained through polling
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- U.S. Consumer Confidence Up
- By Susan FentonHONG KONG (Reuters UK) - Global consumer confidence is rebounding, and in the United States has risen for the first time since 2007, amid signs the world economy is picking up although spending is still restrained, a survey showed on Wednesday.Confidence was highest in India, followed by Indonesia...
- News items 2009-10-27
- Consumer Confidence Falls, According to Latest CEA-CNET Indexes
- Consumer Confidence in Consumer Electronics Also Declines ARLINGTON, Va. -- Consumer confidence in the economy decreased in the month of October, according to figures released today by the Consumer Electronics Association CEA[R] and CNET (www.CNET.com). The CEA-CNET Indexes also found that consumer confidence in consumer electronics CE and technology...
- Research articles 2008-10-28
- Consumer confidence rises in October
- 30 October, 2009 | By George MacDonald Consumer confidence improved again in October, when sentiment reached its highest level since January 2008. GfK NOP's Consumer Confidence Index, compiled on behalf of the European Commission, rose to -13, a three point increase month on month. Confidence in the "general economy over...
- News items 2009-10-30
- Best consumer confidence for 18 months
- You are here: City and Corporate / Best consumer confidence for 18 months Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level for 18 months but major job fears remain. The latest Consumer Confidence Index, released today Monday by market research company Nielsen and the British Retail Consortium BRC, shows an...
- News items 2009-11-02
- Consumer confidence near 2-year high
- AUSTRALIAN consumer confidence surged to its highest level in nearly two years, the Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed today. Consumer confidence levels this month reflect vivid evidence that the worst of the global slump had bypassed Australia to encourage hopes for a quick recovery in domestic growth.The resurgence in consumer confidence...
- News items 2009-08-11
- Consumer confidence 'steady' in August
- 28 August, 2009 | By George MacDonald Consumer confidence held steady in August and remains strongly up year on year. The Gfk NOP Consumer Confidence Index recorded a score of -25 for the third month in a row, compared to -36 in August 2008. Confidence in the general economic situation...
- News items 2009-08-28
- Consumer Confidence: Broadway Musical Needed!
- I have confidence in sunshine I have confidence in rain I have confidence that spring will come again Besides which you see I have confidence in me -from The Sound of Music (music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II) ...
- Blog posts 2009-09-29
- Consumer Confidence Continues to Increase, According to Latest CEA-CNET Indexes
- CEA-CNET Index of Consumer Technology Expectations Remains Elevated ARLINGTON, Va. -- Consumer confidence in the economy increased in September, according to figures released today by the Consumer Electronics Association CEA[R] and CNET (www.CNET.com). It marks the third consecutive month where consumer confidence improved. Consumer confidence in technology was down...
- Research articles 2008-09-23
- Consumer Confidence Remains Wobbly but Layoff Fears Decline
- According to the BIGresearch monthly Executive Briefing consumer study, confidence in the economy remains historically low a year after the financial tumble that followed the collapse of Lehman Bros. Consumers feel a little better than they did last October. This year, just over 30 percent said they felt confident...
- Blog posts 2009-10-12
- Consumer Confidence Perception vs. Economic Reality
- Funny how economic statistics sometimes mean something and sometimes don't -- even when released on the same day and they appear to be somewhat inconsistent. But apparently perception is more important that reality because the Consumer Confidence Index a simplistic measure of consumer sentiment and perception rose to 54.9% in...
- External links 2009-06-08
- Dollar Gains on Weakening Consumer Confidence
- Kathy Lien submits: In more than 40 years, we have never seen US consumers this pessimistic. The Conference Board’s report on consumer confidence fell to 37.7, the lowest level on record. The disappointing consumer confidence report will drag down risk appetite and drive investors into the safety of...
- External links 2009-01-27
- INDIA: CONSUMER CONFIDENCE RISES IN INDIA.(ET-NCAER Business Confidence Index )(Brief Article)
- The ET-NCAER Business Confidence Index BCI rose by 10.8% in April 2002, compared to its level in January 2002. This reflects that consumer confidence in India has increased. The index has been executed by the Economic Times together with the Nation The ET-NCAER Business Confidence Index...
- Research articles 2002-05-09
- ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Consumer Confidence Plunge
- Business Editors ADVISORY... --BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 30, 2001TOPIC: MSNBC reports that widespread layoffs have spurred a rapid decline in consumer confidence, slashing it to its lowest level in 7-1/2 years. According to the story, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index sank to 85.5...
- Research articles 2001-10-30
- Consumer Confidence Low, Auto Shoppers Scarce
- Consumer Confidence Low, Auto Shoppers ScarceRE: Consumer Confidence Low, Auto Shoppers Scarceblah blahRE: Consumer Confidence Low, Auto Shoppers ScarceOoops. Please ignore that post. I was conducting a test.
- Discussion threads 2008-10-08
- US consumer confidence booms in November
- WASHINGTON AFP ? US consumer confidence boomed in November to the highest level in more than a year as the economic recovery gathered pace and labor market gloom began to lift, a survey showed. A consumer confidence index, compiled by the Conference Board from a survey of 5,000 households,...
- Research articles 2003-11-25
- U.S. consumer confidence slips
- NEW YORK AP -- With interest rates and gas prices rising, consumer confidence slid in February from its record-setting January level. But confidence still is strong, suggesting that consumer spending will continue to fuel U.S. economic growth. The Conference Board said Tuesday its Consumer...
- Research articles 2000-03-01
- Key US consumer confidence gauge falters, but consumers remain upbeat
- WASHINGTON AFP — A key gauge of US consumer confidence showed faltering confidence in February as consumer optimism dropped moderately on the month, however consumers remain upbeat about the strength of the economy, according to The Conference Board. The Conference Board said its closely-tracked consumer confidence index dipped to...
- Research articles 2005-02-22
- US consumer confidence lifted by job outlook
- WASHINGTON AFP — An improved job market helped lift consumer confidence slightly in January, but the outlook for the coming months remains cautious, the Conference Board said. The business research firm's survey showed the consumer confidence index at 110.3 from a revised 110.0 in December. "This month's slight...
- Research articles 2007-01-30
- US consumer confidence dented by oil prices, market turmoil
- WASHINGTON AFP — US consumer confidence fell sharply in March amid a spike in fuel prices and turmoil on global financial markets, the Conference Board said Tuesday. The business research firm's consumer confidence index fell to 107.2 from 111.2 in February, which had been the highest level in over...
- Research articles 2007-03-27
- US consumer confidence sinks for fourth straight month
- WASHINGTON AFP — US consumer confidence sank for the fourth month in a row in November to its lowest level in more than two years amid uncertainty about the US economy, the Conference Board said Tuesday. The private business research group said its consumer confidence index fell to 87.3...
- Research articles 2007-11-27
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