Economic Pulse


Small business outlook climbs, aided by improving economic and revenue evaluations

The MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows optimism about current and future macroeconomic pictures mixed with underlying hesitancy

U.S. consumer confidence builds on pandemic high

Gains in Current and Investment sub-indices drive this week’s growth

U.S. consumer confidence hits new pandemic record high

Gains in Jobs and Expectations sub-index fuel growth

U.S. consumer confidence holds steady

Jobs sub-index is the only one still below pre-pandemic reading

U.S. consumer confidence wavers

Decline in the Jobs and Expectations sub-indices from last week leads to more muted sentiment overall

U.S. consumer confidence holds steady

All indices remain level as expectations stand close to historical record

Despite slip, U.S. consumer confidence holds at pre-lockdown level

Falling sentiment in the Current and Investment sub-indices drive decline

U.S. consumer confidence reaches new heights

Expectations rise further, driving improvement in overall sentiment

Consumer confidence regains strength

Most indices have recouped losses reported last week