Published: Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:05 a.m. ET The “single greatest predictor” of future stock-market returns has…
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Consumer sentiment improves on signs of ‘modest improvement’ in economy
Sentiment readings are continuing to inch higher.
Workers are getting very worried about losing their jobs as financial fears rise
Financial worries have gradually taken over as employees’ biggest concerns since inflation spiked, the job market…
This standoff between the stock market and consumer sentiment has got to give
Published: Nov. 13, 2025 at 11:28 a.m. ET Plunging sentiment among American consumers doesn’t necessarily spell disaster…
How to tariff-proof your holiday shopping list
This year, the strategy for savvy holiday shoppers is not just finding a discount, but entirely…
Anxiety over government shutdown pushes consumer sentiment down to near-record low
Consumer spending has so far held up despite soft consumer sentiment readings.
This powerful economic indicator is sending a clear message about stocks for 2026
Published: Feb. 3, 2026 at 1:39 p.m. ET Of the many January indicators that investors look to…