Lynn Franco
Lynn Franco
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Whatever stock market effect we've had probably was felt in the present conditions index, but the overall index remains strong, ... The boost in optimism, coupled with tax refunds, should continue to fuel spending.
ceos looking optimistic outlook
Looking ahead, the CEOs are cautiously optimistic but not as optimistic about the short-term outlook as they were at the end of 2004.
changing consumers driving higher holiday instead internet mall prices shopping
Higher prices are driving more shoppers to the Internet instead of to the mall and changing the way consumers are doing their holiday shopping this year.
conditions consumers continues current despite improvement labor lack likely market near next optimistic outlook remain six spending
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.
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Hikes in interest rates, severe drought conditions in the Northeast, and rising gasoline prices have helped dampen overall consumer optimism.
absence consumers continued curb decline present situation spending tend
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.
becoming consumer continuing economic outlook sentiment
The economic outlook is becoming increasingly pessimistic, with consumer sentiment continuing to fall.
believe consumers improvement jobs labor market present rise signal situation slow sure turnaround upbeat year
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.
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The level of optimism does not suggest a dramatic acceleration in economic growth during the first half of 2003.