Survey: Consumers skeptical of economic turnaround, pack on holiday debt
More than 33% of Americans overspent during the holidays and 59% do not expect the economy to return to normal this year.
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Consumers cite security as top reason for choosing bank in poll
Security and fraud protection are replacing “low or no fees” as the top reasons why consumers choose a new bank, according to a new survey of bank customers by the analytics firm Verint.
Consumers expect short-term inflation, bearish on home prices and spending
More U.S. consumers believe inflation is on the horizon in the short term but are more optimistic about an economic downturn in the medium and longer terms, according to the N.Y. Fed.
Study: Bank consumer satisfaction with financial advice dips
Facing rising household costs, a looming recession and record levels of debt, 59% of U.S. bank customers expect help to improve their financial health, but most feel that banks aren’t delivering, according to a recent survey.
Consumer Confidence Declines in August
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined 0.7 points to 135.1 in August. The Present…
Consumer Confidence Declines in June
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased 9.8 points to 121.5 in June. The Present…
Consumer Confidence Increases in April
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased 5.0 points to 129.2 in April. The Present…
Consumer Confidence Declines in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined 7.3 points to 134.1 in March. The Present…
Consumer Confidence Rebounds in February
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increased 9.7 points to 131.4 in February. The Present Situation Index increased by 3.3 points to 173.5. The Expectations Index, based on consumers short-term outlook for income, had a massive bounce back from a decline in the previous month, increasing 14 points to 103.4. “Consumer Confidence rebounded in February,
Consumer Confidence Decreases Again in January
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased 6.4 points to 120.2 in January. The Present Situation Index declined slightly by 0.3 points to 169.6. The Expectations Index fell 10.4 points to 87.3. “Consumer Confidence declined in January, following a decrease in December,” said Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board. “The