Monthly Archives: January 2020

New York, January 28, 2020…The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in January, following a moderate increase in December. The Index now stands at 131.6 (1985=100), up from 128.2 (an upward revision) in December. The Present Situation Index – based … Continue reading →

Global Consumer Confidence Unchanged Lack of momentum suggests increasing concerns about the durability of global consumer spending in 2020  Q4 2019 global consumer confidence was unchanged at 107, suggesting more optimistic than pessimistic consumers; however, out of 64 markets … Continue reading →

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Declined in December Moderate Employment Growth Still Expected in Early 2020 NEW YORK, January 13, 2020…The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) declined in December, following an increase in November. The index now … Continue reading →

January 10, 2020 Despite gradual slowing of job growth, labor market will still feel tight in 2020 Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report Frank Steemers, Associate Economist, The Conference Board The US economy added 145,000 jobs … Continue reading →

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Dipped in December Consumer Spending Unlikely to Gain Momentum in Early 2020 New York, December 31, 2019…The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased marginally in December, following a slight increase in November. The Index … Continue reading →