Consumer sentiment remained flat in October, compared to the previous month. But history shows a prolonged federal shutdown can impact how people feel about the economy.
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Levels of consumer confidence can signal people’s future spending plans and the likely impact on the economy.
A new study using music streaming data to measure national mood underlines how much stock markets are governed by emotion rather than rational calculation.
An economist explains how a virus like COVID-19 could disrupt the US economy – and why it’s too soon to freak out just yet.
The emotions associated with trends in popular music and lyrics can predict economic sentiment.
The sentiment of business leaders has remained positive and improved over the past 12 months according to our analysis.
Most Americans cling to things with sentimental value that we no longer need. Taking pictures of these possessions may make it easier to give them away.
Economists have been tracking how consumers feel for decades now. But what does it all mean?
Understanding fear is a useful tool for any investor.
More often than not, Australians find budgets hard to like. But research shows a fascinating response on voting intentions.
The key economic indicators to look out for on budget night.
Consumer sentiment has tumbled to levels not seen since August 2011, in a post-budget drop economists say does not reflect the real state of the economy. According to the monthly Westpac Melbourne Institute…
Consumer Sentiment fell by 4.8% in December, but despite the drop other indicators still point toward a robust Christmas period for retailers. Retail trade recorded its strongest result for three consecutive…
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Principal Research Fellow, Macroeconomics Research Program, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Economics, University of Canberra
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Professorial Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Marketing, The Ohio State University
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Marlene and Morton Meyerson Centennial Professor of Business, Department of Marketing and Department of Business, Government and Society, The University of Texas at Austin
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