Economic Pulse


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

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
Business Survey

Small businesses preparing for COVID-19 resurgence

New Ipsos/MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce poll: Small businesses cautiously optimistic about the future amid second wave concerns

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

More countries show a rebound in consumer sentiment than a drop

Globally, consumer expectations are picking up, but job confidence stagnates