consumer confidence

A closely-watched measure of consumer confidence fell sharply in February after three straight months of improvement, a research group said Tuesday.

A key measure of consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in December, a research group said Tuesday, with outlook for the next few months reaching a 2-year high.

A key measure of consumer confidence gained slightly in November, snapping a two-month declining streak, a research group said Tuesday.

A key measure of consumer confidence continued to slip in October, with consumers' gauge of the current economic situation falling to a 26-year low, a research group said Tuesday.

A key measure of consumer confidence fell in September, after a gain in the previous month, raising concerns about retail sales in the upcoming holiday season, a research group said Tuesday.

A key measure of consumer confidence jumped much more than predicted in August, as job market outlook and business expectations improved, said a report released Tuesday.

The monthly report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that Americans' confidence in their insurance coverage and access to care rose 3.6 points last month, although this confidence is not felt equally by all....

Based on a monthly survey of five hundred households, the RWJF Index found that Americans' confidence in their health insurance coverage and access to health care fell to 98.7, out of a possible 200, in May....

Stocks jump in light trading after a report shows consumer confidence pushing to the highest level since 2003.

Oil tops $62. A report on housing says prices declined at a record pace. Apple leads techs higher. Facebook gets a new investment.

The Conference Board reports that last month consumer confidence hit its highest levels since September. New York bureau chief Amy Scott talks with Kai Ryssdal about why consumers are so optimistic.