consumer confidence

noun

: the good feelings that people have about the economy

There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.

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On the other hand, November consumer confidence was a touch weaker than estimated and the Richmond Fed’s manufacturing index missed economists’ estimates. —

Alex Harring,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 And while the economy remains sturdy and consumer confidence is rising, widespread cost-of-living frustrations helped propel President-elect Donald Trump back into the White House, NBC News exit polls found. —

Maya Huter, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024 And consumer confidence is tepid but well above the threshold that historically has signaled a recession. —

Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024 The increase signals robust consumer confidence, brightening the outlook for retail stocks. —

Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumer confidence

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