Virtually all the available evidence points to stronger U.S. job growth in the... More
Signaling that the economy could strengthen in the second half of the year, the leading economic index for the U.S. rose 0.3% in June to 102.2, the Conference Board said Friday. More
Hanley Wood chief economist Jonathan Smoke discusses the April Consumer Confidence data released by the Conference Board. More
Home buyers, home builders, and the general public have renewed their confidence in the economy and in the housing market, and the evidence of an improved outlook is widespread. More
Feelings about the economy improved in February as perceptions of the job market and wages edged up. More
Jobs expectations, upon which confidence hinges, were a mixed bag. More
In various pockets of the U.S., permits are being pulled and ground is being broken. This story makes the point through compelling photos, plus anecdotal and index-based info. More
In April, fewer Americans planned to make a big purchase during the next six months. More
While more respondents expressed doubt that jobs would arise in the coming months, a growing number said they’re considering buying a big-ticket item, such as a home. More
Despite rising gas prices, January’s downward trend was reversed as consumers gained optimism about the economy’s near future. More
