Consumer Behavior


Consumer Behavior Publication

The Science of Behavior Change

The principles and practice of tackling behavior change challenges in a world that remains unpredictable and changeable.

U.S. consumer sentiment stagnant or falling

With no stimulus plan in sight, national outlook is gloomy reveals Ipsos-Forbes Advisor Consumer Confidence Tracker
Coronavirus Publication

Americans are getting ready for new COVID-19 restrictions – and buying more packaged food

The number of Americans who say they’re preparing for new coronavirus restrictions is rising. Here's what they're buying.

U.S. consumer sentiment falls as coronavirus cases surge

Half of Americans plan to rein in holiday spending this year

U.S. consumer sentiment rises post-election

Gains concentrated among Democrats

Drop in optimism among Republicans drives down U.S. consumer sentiment slightly amid vote count

Confidence index in days after election down 1.2 points from the previous week

U.S. consumer sentiment shows slight improvement

Small uptick in job-related sentiment in week before election

U.S. consumer sentiment holds steady

Republicans’ high level of optimism shows signs of waning ahead of election

U.S. consumer sentiment continues its slide

Underlying numbers tell tale of two Americas