consumer confidence
noun
: the good feelings that people have about the economy
There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.
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For some in the room, Paul’s rebellion reflected their deep unease over Trump’s protectionism, which has rattled stock markets, shaken consumer confidence, and strained America’s relationships with its allies.
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
In February, consumer confidence fell to levels that can signal a recession ahead, according to Conference Board reports.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Weak consumer confidence has also been cited as an economic warning signal, with JPMorgan recently raising the odds of a recession occurring in 2025 to 40 percent from 30 percent.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Declines in consumer confidence were widespread across age, income, education, demographic and regions of the U.S., Hsu noted.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
In February, consumer confidence fell to levels that can signal a recession ahead, according to Conference Board reports.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Weak consumer confidence has also been cited as an economic warning signal, with JPMorgan recently raising the odds of a recession occurring in 2025 to 40 percent from 30 percent.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Declines in consumer confidence were widespread across age, income, education, demographic and regions of the U.S., Hsu noted.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consumer confidence
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“Consumer confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20confidence. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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