Consumer Behavior


U.S. consumer sentiment cools down, returns to “pandemic normal”

Jobs Index 20 points below pre-pandemic levels

At a global level, consumer sentiment keeps rebounding slowly

Expectations are up significantly in nearly half of the 24 countries surveyed

Back-to-school shopping won’t be back-to-normal anytime soon

Many parents are playing a wait and see game with back-to-school shopping as finances and school openings remain up in the air.

Consumer confidence rallies to a six-week high

Sentiment about current conditions and investment improves, but Americans anticipate more job losses

U.S. consumer sentiment stagnating at “pandemic average” level

Concern about job security becoming more prevalent

U.S. consumer sentiment at a standstill

Belief in a quick rebound, once coronavirus restrictions are lifted, falls sharply in the South

U.S. consumers’ mood is volatile

Regional trends highlight national divisions

Buying while Black: How Racism Colors Spending Patterns for Affluent Black Americans

Longest running survey of Affluent Americans finds distinct buying behavior from Black consumers