Economy


Slight slip in U.S. consumer confidence continues

But sentiment still holds above pandemic average

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

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

Current and Expectations sub-indices dip very slightly from last week

U.S. consumer confidence returns to pandemic high

Strong growth seen across each sub-index
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

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

Americans head into summer confident in their finances as the rally slows

Americans are better able to manage their bills, but uncertainty around back to the office remains. Meanwhile, parents who are hesitant about the vaccine for themselves are still wary of allowing their children to get one, pointing to barriers along the path towards herd immunity.