still strong and not worrisome. |
The continued decline in the Present Situation Index suggests that consumers would tend to curb their spending in the absence of offsetting incentives, ... a significant deterioration in consumer attitudes. |
The continuing economic expansion, combined with job growth, has consumers ending the year on a high note. |
The continuing uncertainties generated by the Southeast Asian crisis, coupled with the volatility of worldwide financial markets, may very well have consumers concerned. |
The deteriorating U.S. job market dampened consumer spirits this month. The nation's employment and unemployment numbers now bear watching, since continued weakness in the job market could translate into slower consumer spending. |
The economic outlook is becoming increasingly pessimistic, with consumer sentiment continuing to fall. |
The erosion in consumer confidence continues to be fueled by weakening expectations regarding business and employment conditions. While the short-term outlook continues to signal a severe economic downturn, consumers' appraisal of current economic conditions suggests we are still undergoing moderate growth and not a recession. |
The improvement in consumers' assessment of present-day conditions is yet another sign that the economy gained steam in early 2006. Consumer expectations, while improved, remain subdued and still suggest a cooling in activity in the latter half of this year. |
The improvement in consumers' mood suggests that business activity and labor market activity will continue to pick up over the next several months. |
The improvement in the present situation Index, especially in the jobs component, suggests that consumers believe a slow but sure labor market turnaround is underway. The rise in expectations is a signal that consumers will end this year much more upbeat than when the year began. |
The lack of improvement in labor market conditions continues to dampen consumers' spirits, ... Despite September's retreat, consumers remain cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the next six months. Consumer spending is likely to continue at or near current levels. |
The lack of improvement in labor market conditions continues to dampen consumers' spirits. Despite September's retreat, consumers remain cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the next six months. Consumer spending is likely to continue at or near current levels. |
The latest findings report rising confidence about job prospects (in) the next six months, but reveal growing concern about the current job market. |
The latest readings point to continued consumer spending and moderate economic growth. |
The level of optimism does not suggest a dramatic acceleration in economic growth during the first half of 2003. |