The 2024 Global Marine Industry Workplace Study
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Consumer Sentiment Index

Folks are Feeling Better

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence rose to its highest level in two years in July despite rising interest rates, and perceptions of the state of the job market continued to improve.

Consumers are Concerned

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in May to its lowest level in six months as the outlook for inflation remained paramount in people’s minds despite the economy adding 339,000 jobs

Recession Fears Persist

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence dropped in April to a nine-month low as the outlook for the job market worsened and expectations for inflation remained pessimistic.

Bracing for Impact

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in February for the second month in a row as inflation continued to weigh on Americans’ minds.

Mixed Signals

Various consumer sentiment scores are down, and up, while small-business owners are worrying and home builders are more optimistic

Consumers Feel a Bit Better

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence rose in December as the economy added 223,000 jobs, the smallest gain in two years. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 108.3 from 101.4 in November.

National Mood Sours

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in November amid continued high inflation and rising interest rates.

Folks are Feeling Better

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence rose to its highest level in two years in July despite rising interest rates, and perceptions of the state of the job market continued to improve.

Consumers are Concerned

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in May to its lowest level in six months as the outlook for inflation remained paramount in people’s minds despite the economy adding 339,000 jobs

Recession Fears Persist

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence dropped in April to a nine-month low as the outlook for the job market worsened and expectations for inflation remained pessimistic.

Bracing for Impact

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in February for the second month in a row as inflation continued to weigh on Americans’ minds.

Mixed Signals

Various consumer sentiment scores are down, and up, while small-business owners are worrying and home builders are more optimistic

Consumers Feel a Bit Better

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence rose in December as the economy added 223,000 jobs, the smallest gain in two years. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 108.3 from 101.4 in November.

National Mood Sours

A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence declined in November amid continued high inflation and rising interest rates.

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