#consumer-confidence

US Consumer Confidence Is Slipping Again. Why Markets Are Paying Attention

On May 26, 2026, new data from The Conference Board showed that US consumer confidence came in at 93.1 for May, slightly above expectations…

Oil, Inflation and Recession

Recessions don’t require a spike in the price of oil/gasoline, but spikes in energy prices trigger recessions. This makes sense, as…

The Role of Consumer Confidence in Market Trends

Financial markets are often viewed as driven by data such as inflation, interest rates, and earnings. But behind many of these numbers sits…

This Week In The Economy: US Wholesale Prices Heat Up, US Consumers Worry About Economy

Welcome to a regular snapshot review of U.S. and international economic news that aims to 1) provide a window into the challenges and…

Jonathan Reedwell: Surviving the 50,000 Retraction — An Institutional Guide to February’s Pivot

The trading session of February 12, 2026, was a watershed moment for the first quarter. The Dow Jones closed at 49,451, losing its hard-won…

This Week In The Economy: Familiar Face Nominated For Fed Chair, Monetary Policy Remains On Hold…

Welcome to a regular snapshot review of U.S. and international economic news that aims to 1) provide a window into the challenges and…

SYLVON Economic Institute Analysis: German Consumer Confidence Slides to Multi-Month Lows as…

Bottom Line Up Front: German consumer sentiment deteriorated to -21.5 in August, missing expectations of -19.2, with households…

Are We Mistaking Stability for Strength?

On the surface, the U.S. economy appears steady. But under the hood, leading indicators are quietly pointing to stress and investors should…

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Consumer Sentiment Decline Worsens as Political Divide Grows — University of Michigan