• U.S. Consumer Sentiment — February 2016

“Consumers are feeling less optimistic than expected so far this month as they weigh inflation rates and the pace of wage gains, a survey said...

”The Index of Consumer sentiment hit 90.7 in February's preliminary reading, according to estimates by the University of Michigan. Analysts expected a reading of 92, down from January's preliminary 93.3 and even with January's final reading of 92, according to Thomson Reuters consensus estimates.…”

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• U.S. Consumer Sentiment — Early August 2015

“Consumer confidence was virtually unchanged in early August from the July reading, marking its highest nine month average since 2004. Renewed strength in personal finances largely offset slight declines in prospects for the national economy and buying conditions…

[The early August index stood at 92.9 down from 93.1 in July but 12.6% higher than at the same time a year ago.]

”The declines in prospects for the economy probably reflect the expected increases in interest rates, while the eventual but small impacts from falling commodity prices, the devaluation of the renminbi, and a weaker global economy have yet to occur (other than from declines in oil prices). The most important offset to these concerns is that consumption expenditures can be expected to expand at an annual rate of 3.0% in 2015 and 2016, prompting continuing net gains in jobs and incomes.…”

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• U.S. Consumer Sentiment — August 2015

“U.S. consumer sentiment came in lower in early August, missing expectations, according to a report released on Friday.

”The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's preliminary August reading on the index was 92.9. That was slightly lower than the previous month's reading of 93.1 and Reuters' estimates for 93.5.…”

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• U.S. Consumer Sentiment – September 2013

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”U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a five-month low in September, with Americans worried that higher interest rates will put a damper on the housing market and overall growth, a survey released on Friday showed….” See the complete report at this link: Reuters.com

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• U.S. Consumer Sentiment – July 2013

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"U.S. consumer sentiment rose in July to the highest level in six years as Americans felt better about the current economic climate, though they expected to see a slower rate of growth in the year ahead, a survey released on Friday showed." See the complete report at this link: Reuters.com

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• U.S. Consumer Sentiment – July 2013

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”Consumer confidence unexpectedly cooled in July as Americans became less optimistic about the outlook for the economy. ”The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of consumer sentiment decreased to 83.9 in July from 84.1 the month prior, today’s report showed.” See the complete report at this link: Bloomberg.com

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