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Economic Confidence
Coverage of Economic Confidence in the Nexus archive.
- Americans are feeling less gloomy about the economy, poll finds
Americans’ economic pessimism decreased in July, with Gallup’s confidence measure rising to -31 from -45 in May. The improvement was driven by more positive views from Republicans and independents, though 44% still rate economic conditions as poor. The poll coincided with escalating tensions in the Iran conflict and rising oil prices.
- 'No Signs Whatsoever' of Consumer Pullback: Hoplamazian
John Hoplamazian, a financial executive, states there are 'no signs whatsoever' of consumer spending slowdown, indicating continued economic confidence.
- Inflation Fears Drive Consumer Sentiment to Record Low
Consumer sentiment has hit a record low due to growing fears over inflation, which is impacting economic confidence and spending behavior.