Economy

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Consumer Behavior Survey

Gas prices aren’t hurting Americans’ summer plans … yet

Americans' summer plans for 2026 are roughly the same as they were in 2025, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, but that may change if higher gas prices continue to linger.
GCI JULY
Economy Survey

Global consumer confidence almost back to pre-pandemic level

Investment Index at its highest since October 2019
Consumer Confidence
Consumer Behavior Survey

Slight slip in U.S. consumer confidence continues

But sentiment still holds above pandemic average
Small Business
Economic Pulse Survey

Small business owners expect six months to a year before return to normal

A MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Special Report shows most small businesses are not actively looking to hire, and those who are struggle to find workers with the needed skills and experience
Consumer Confidence
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumer confidence close to pandemic high ahead of Independence Day

Current and Expectations sub-indices dip very slightly from last week
Consumer confidence
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumer confidence returns to pandemic high

Strong growth seen across each sub-index
Consumer Behavior
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumer confidence slips from last week’s pandemic high

All sub-indices pull back
The case for a hybrid economy
Economy Survey

The case for a hybrid economy

Evidence mounts that people want to keep their new routines as they also return to the world
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Economic Pulse Survey

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
Consumer Behavior
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumer confidence builds on pandemic high

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