The latest consumer sentiment index reading continues to show an American public that expects better days ahead, and fourth quarter GDP growth indicates a strengthening economy. But countervailing pressures remain: Initial jobl…
With corporate earnings season in full swing — watch for McDonalds, along with Catepillar, Amazon and other — and with the Fed meeting on interest rates, the GDP estimate and housing numbers coming out — the week ahead is ex…
Stocks ended the week on a positive note despite economic reports that fell short of expectations. But Cort Gwon of FBN Securities says there was lots to cheer about as fears over the debt crisis in Europe lessened and U.S. com…
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell 1.8 points to 72.7 in January. A Bloomberg survey had forecast an increase to 75. Americans sense that the economy has improved, but they also know rising energy prices are capable of hurtin…
Consumer sentiment inched higher again in December to its highest level in six months. The index’s slow rise is consistent with a gradually-improving U.S. economy. Further, provided the economy generates a lot of jobs next year…