consumer confidence

Feelings of dissatisfaction toward President Bush and the American economy are at record levels, according to a pair of new reports. The latest Associated Press-Ipsos poll finds that Bush's approval rating has fallen to 28 percent, a new low; meanwhile, consumer confidence ratings have dropped for the fourth straight month to a record low of 29.5, according to the RBC Cash Index. more >>

Consumers Favor Google and Yahoo! Over Microsoft

By Rick Newman - FlowChart - February 6, 2008

The search giant is much better liked than possible merger partners Yahoo! and Microsoft. more >>

An Economy of Fear

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - January 16, 2008

Falling confidence is a bigger threat than housing or energy woes. more >>

Study: Costco Customers Are Irrational

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - December 28, 2007

A Harvard paper says shoppers associate fees with savings. more >>

Surveys Predict Slow Consumer Spending

By Kimberly Palmer - Money & Business - November 19, 2007

With gasoline and heating costs rising, shoppers say they will be thrifty this holiday season. more >>

Bush Gets No Credit

Capital Commerce - May 29, 2007

Despite rising gas prices and falling home prices, American consumers are actually becoming more upbeat. According to the Conference Board, its consumer confidence index rebounded to 108 from an upwardly revised 106. more >>

Small Business Tops Poll on Trust

By Renuka Rayasam - Small Biz Scene - March 6, 2007

From corporate scandals to executive pay packages, big business hasn't exactly been basking in a golden glow. But it's just the opposite for small businesses, according to a Harris Interactive Poll of 1,013 U. more >>