Looking ahead, consumers expect the economy to continue to grow at a healthy clip and to continue to generate additional jobs, ... And, with prices at the pump beginning to ease, the short-term outlook remains favorable.
Looking ahead, the CEOs are cautiously optimistic but not as optimistic about the short-term outlook as they were at the end of 2004.
more positive levels by year-end or early 2006.
Much of the decline in confidence over the past two months can be attributed to the recent hurricanes, (gas) pump shock and a weakening labor market.
Much of the improvement in confidence can be attributed to the resiliency of the economy post-Katrina and the recent declines in fuel prices.
Once consumers file online, they tend to stay online.
Once consumers file online, they tend to stay online. The number of people filing their federal taxes online continues to grow with do-it-yourself software paving the way. This year, nearly an equal proportion of consumers will file online using tax software as will file online using a professional service.
One of the good perks is vacation policies,
One striking exception to this downward trend in trust is online financial transactions.
Overall readings continue to reflect the country's lackluster economic activity. Now, with the threat of war looming, consumers have grown increasingly cautious about the short-term outlook.
President Clinton's personal problems and the impeachment trial have had little or no impact on consumer attitudes.
Recent improvements in the labor market have been a major driver behind the rise in confidence in early 2006.
Recent turmoil on Wall Street and in worldwide financial markets, along with continuing layoff announcements, have not dampened consumer confidence,
Rising unemployment and continuing layoff announcements are dampening confidence, ... A turnaround in confidence levels is not likely before year's end, nor are retailers likely to enjoy a blockbuster holiday season.
So these issues can bear some looking at, ... There may be some modifications that employers can make in some of these areas that will be cost-effective, for both parties concerned.
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