Economy


Coronavirus Survey

Cliff’s Take: Can Reality Live Up To Expectations?

Or are we in for a crash and burn?

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
Coronavirus Survey

Change is in the air

Americans are making plans to travel and socialize in summer 2021; but have mixed views on vaccine passports and needing to know employees’ vaccination status before patronizing businesses.

Consumer confidence recedes from pandemic highs

Sentiment cools down after weeks of continuous growth
Economy Survey

Expectations have never been higher

Confidence in the future of the economy soars to the highest point in 19 years, but is the nation approaching a “vaccine wall?”

U.S. consumer confidence passes pre-pandemic levels

Expectations reach highest point of 19-year tracker
Coronavirus Survey

Americans begin to test drive a "new normal"

Some people are leaving their homes as Americans grow increasingly optimistic about the state of the pandemic. But, the effects of the past year still loom large for many.