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US weekly jobless claims rise slightly
US weekly jobless claims increased slightly to 212,000 for the week ending February 21, reflecting a stable labor market despite hiring hesitancy and AI-related layoffs.
Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains
U.S. consumer confidence fell to 88.7 in November as inflation, weak hiring and the shutdown weighed on Americans’ views of the economy, survey shows.
U.S. consumer confidence dips in August on job worries
Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped in August as job market concerns rose, with the index falling to 97.4 from 98.7 in July.
Americans’ take on the economy sours in June and, after a brief respite, continues to slide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy worsened in June, resuming a downward slide that had dragged consumer confidence to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index slid to 93 in June, down 5.4 points from 98.4 last month, which […]
US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries
Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell for a fifth straight month, hitting the lowest level since 2020 amid rising tariff concerns and recession fears.
