Consumer Confidence Soared in May, Unshaken by Trade War Escalation
Defying predictions that the trade war would prompt consumers to pull back, confidence soared to near 18-year highs in May.|
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises in May, Current Conditions Hit 17-Year High
Americans are not tired of winning yet. Consumer views of current economic conditions increased to a 17-year high, indicating that the economy is likely growing at a faster pace in the second quarter than it did in the first three months of 2018.
Despite Modest Decline, Consumer Confidence Suggests Strong Growth Ahead
“Despite the modest retreat in confidence, the index levels remain historically high and suggest further strong growth in the months ahead,” said Lynn Franco, director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board.
Consumer Confidence Soars to Highest Level Since 2000
Consumers saying jobs are “plentiful” increased from 37.2 percent to 39.4 percent, while those claiming jobs are “hard to get” decreased from 16.3 percent to 14.7 percent.
Consumer Confidence Breaks Another Record, Hits 17-Year High
Consumer confidence in the U.S. is soaring yet again as it reached a 17-year high this month, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index survey.
Consumer Confidence Level at Highest in 17 Years
Consumers’ confidence in the U.S. economy has reached its highest level in 17 years, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index survey measuring consumer attitudes about the economy.
BOOM: Consumer Confidence Rises Again!
Consumers’ view of current conditions rises to 16 year high.
Bernie Marcus: ‘The Business Community Is Brimming with Optimism Across America’
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Job Creators Network and retired co-founder of The Home Depot, pens an op-ed titled “Trump’s Results” stating that President Donald Trump has set an optimistic tone for the business world.
Silicon Valley Job Carnage May Be Over as Hiring Set to Expand
After major tech corporations slashed jobs, and start-ups slowed to a crawl in 2016, employment growth in the nine-county region known as Silicon Valley seem set to expand rapidly.
