The University of Michigan said Friday its preliminary reading of consumer sentiment rose to 98.0 in December, from November’s final reading of 93.8. It is up 5.8% from December 2015.
The index rose for the second straight month, a sustained uptick in sentiment just in time for a critical period for retailers.…
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The University of Michigan said Friday its preliminary reading of consumer sentiment rose to 98.0 in December, from November’s final reading of 93.8. It is up 5.8% from December 2015.
The index rose for the second straight month, a sustained uptick in sentiment just in time for a critical period for retailers.…
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From Trading Economics: The GfK Consumer Climate for Germany is set to decline to 9.7 in November 2016 from 10.0 in October and missing market consensus. It was the lowest reading since April, as both income expectations and propensity to buy fell while economic prospects rose for the first time in four months.…
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From Trading Economics: The GfK Consumer Climate for Germany is set to decline to 9.7 in November 2016 from 10.0 in October and missing market consensus. It was the lowest reading since April, as both income expectations and propensity to buy fell while economic prospects rose for the first time in four months.…
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From Trading Economics: The final reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment for the United States increased to 91.2 in September of 2016 from a preliminary reading of 89.8 and a final of 89.8 in the previous month.…
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From Trading Economics: The final reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment for the United States increased to 91.2 in September of 2016 from a preliminary reading of 89.8 and a final of 89.8 in the previous month.…
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From Trading Economics: The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment for the United States came in at 89.8 in August 2016, compared to a preliminary reading of 90.4 and below 90 in July. It was the lowest reading since April, mainly due to less favorable current conditions while future expectations regarding the overall economy improved slightly, final figures showed.…
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From Trading Economics: The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment for the United States came in at 89.8 in August 2016, compared to a preliminary reading of 90.4 and below 90 in July. It was the lowest reading since April, mainly due to less favorable current conditions while future expectations regarding the overall economy improved slightly, final figures showed.…
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The Swiss ZEW – CS indicator has yet again experienced a decline. The trusted economic sentiment indicator for the Switzerland economy dopped 8.7 points to give a -2.8 points final reading. The 17th August result is a close reflection of the downward trend that was also witnessed in the June results.…
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The Swiss ZEW – CS indicator has yet again experienced a decline. The trusted economic sentiment indicator for the Switzerland economy dopped 8.7 points to give a -2.8 points final reading. The 17th August result is a close reflection of the downward trend that was also witnessed in the June results.…
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Germany’s economy may be showing signs of optimism. The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany gained 7.3 points to 0.5 in August 2016 from -6.8 in July, but below market consensus of 2. Economic sentiment has partly recovered from the Brexit shock while political risks within and outside the European Union continued to inhibit a more optimistic economic outlook for Germany.…
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Germany’s economy may be showing signs of optimism. The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany gained 7.3 points to 0.5 in August 2016 from -6.8 in July, but below market consensus of 2. Economic sentiment has partly recovered from the Brexit shock while political risks within and outside the European Union continued to inhibit a more optimistic economic outlook for Germany.…
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Consumer sentiment for the United States came in at 90.4 in August 2016 from 90 in July but well below market expectations of 91.5, preliminary figures showed. Consumer expectations improved firmly while current conditions deteriorated. Consumer Confidence in the United States averaged 85.92 from 1952 until 2016, reaching an all-time high of 111.40 in January of 2000 and a record low of 51.70 in May of 1980.…
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Consumer sentiment for the United States came in at 90.4 in August 2016 from 90 in July but well below market expectations of 91.5, preliminary figures showed. Consumer expectations improved firmly while current conditions deteriorated. Consumer Confidence in the United States averaged 85.92 from 1952 until 2016, reaching an all-time high of 111.40 in January of 2000 and a record low of 51.70 in May of 1980.…
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US Consumer confidence in the US climbed higher in August at a slower rate than forecasted, this showed a decrease in the personal finances of younger Americans. The University of Michigan’s preliminary index of sentiment rose to 90.4 from a 3 month low of 90 in July, according to a report on Friday, the average report estimated by a Bloomberg survey forecasted a reading of 91.5, as a value in the range of 89 to 93.1 was also widely anticipated by traders.…
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US Consumer confidence in the US climbed higher in August at a slower rate than forecasted, this showed a decrease in the personal finances of younger Americans. The University of Michigan’s preliminary index of sentiment rose to 90.4 from a 3 month low of 90 in July, according to a report on Friday, the average report estimated by a Bloomberg survey forecasted a reading of 91.5, as a value in the range of 89 to 93.1 was also widely anticipated by traders.…
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The German GfK Consumer Climate is expected to come in at 10.0 in August of 2016, compared to 10.1 in July and market consensus of 9.9. Both economic and income expectations fell, mainly affected by the Brexit. In contrast, the willingness to buy increased slightly.The GfK Consumer Climate Indicator is based on a survey of 2000 individuals age 14 and above, and focuses on income expectations, buying propensity and savings.…
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The German GfK Consumer Climate is expected to come in at 10.0 in August of 2016, compared to 10.1 in July and market consensus of 9.9. Both economic and income expectations fell, mainly affected by the Brexit. In contrast, the willingness to buy increased slightly.The GfK Consumer Climate Indicator is based on a survey of 2000 individuals age 14 and above, and focuses on income expectations, buying propensity and savings.…
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