Consumer Dynamics Press Releases

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increased in January

Consumers Will Continue to Drive Growth and Prevent Economy from Slowing in Early 2020

Global Consumer Confidence Unchanged

Lack of momentum suggests increasing concerns about the durability of global consumer spending in 2020

European Consumer Confidence Wavers Amid Increasing Economic, Political Uncertainties

Lack of momentum suggests increasing concerns about the durability of consumer spending in 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

CEO Confidence Rebounded in Q4

The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™, which declined to 34 in the third quarter of 2019, rebounded to a reading of 43 in the fourth quarter (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses).

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Dipped in December

The Index now stands at 126.5 (1985=100), down from 126.8 (an upward revision) in November.

In a report released today, The Conference Board finds that the environmental and social policies of corporations

In 2020, Companies Will Continue to Face Pressure to Diversify Their Boards, Address Pay Gaps, and Expand Political Contribution Disclosure

Strong Jobs Report Bodes Well for Solid Holiday Spending and Start to 2020

Comment on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report Gad Levanon, Head of the Labor Market Institute, The Conference Board

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declined Slightly in November

The Index now stands at 125.5 (1985=100), down from 126.1 in October.

Research Sheds Light on Weak Wage Growth in the United States

The factors behind weak wage growth remain a hotly contested issue among economists. But a new analysis from The Conference Board provides a significant piece to the puzzle.