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Are we finally exiting the "vibecession"?

by Kai Ryssdal and Livi Burdette

Aug 2, 2023

We asked content creator and independent economics educator Kyla Scanlon if consumer sentiment is finally matching up with economic data.

"I think things are trending upward for most people," says economics educator Kyla Scanlon. "But still, it can feel like there's sometimes maybe something missing or something a little bit off."

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Consumer confidence is rebounding. Here's why.

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 26, 2023

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index is up 40% over last year, aided by moderating inflation and job market strength.

"We know from history that as long as folks are working, they feel more comfortable about spending,” said Quincy Krosby of LPL Financial.

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Why there's a disconnect between consumer spending and consumer confidence

by Ali Budner

Jun 28, 2023

Tracking how shoppers feel is important — consumer spending makes up a whopping 70% of GDP.

Individual consumer spending had stayed up recently, even when overall consumer confidence has been down.

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People over 55 are more glum about the economy, consumer survey says

by Stephanie Hughes

May 30, 2023

People in that age group have less time left to earn or save money for retirement and have had more time to accrue debt.

In some ways, how you feel about the economy in your 60s and 70s depends on how things went in earlier decades.

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Consumers say they're doing fine, but the economy as a whole isn't. Why?

by Justin Ho

May 23, 2023

It all depends on the questions pollsters ask. "How are you doing?" will elicit a different answer than "How do you feel about inflation?"

According to a survey out this week, almost three-quarters of people feel at least OK about their own personal economies. But other surveys suggest people think differently about the broader economy.

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Dour consumers have cut their spending. Could that help trigger a recession?

by Mitchell Hartman

Apr 14, 2023

Consumer sentiment's been up and down lately.

There definitely has been a decline in spending on goods like furniture and electronics, says Bill Adams of Comerica Bank.

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Banks in Turmoil

So how are consumers feeling about the economy post-SVB?

by Matt Levin

Mar 30, 2023

It may be hard to tell from some data out Friday, which is for February. But we may still get a read on whether consumer sentiment is changing.

February consumer spending numbers will show whether January's spending numbers were an anamoly.

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Banks in Turmoil

How freaked out are consumers these days?

by Matt Levin

Mar 17, 2023

Consumer sentiment isn't as gloomy as the failure of Silicon Valley Bank might lead you to expect.

According to a University of Michigan survey, consumer sentiment fell this month. But people seem to be more worried about their grocery bills and dwindling savings than about tremors in the financial system.

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Consumers say they're worried about the economy, but retail sales are strong

by Kristin Schwab

Feb 17, 2023

Data released this week shows there’s a disconnect between what people say and what they do.

"Affordable luxuries" — like an afternoon treat from Starbucks — "can actually increase in sales because of the stressful moments that people have in their lives," said Yale's Ravi Dhar.

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Consumers seem pretty happy with their own finances. But they're worried about the economy.

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 10, 2023

Higher interest rates and inflation still spark anxiety. But wages have grown, and some have a greater feeling of financial security.

Despite the burden of inflation, some consumers still feel upbeat about their personal economies.

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