Economic sentiment increased over the past two weeks, rebounding after falling to its lowest point since October 2022 in the last reading. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) increased 1.0 points to 33.1. Four of the ESI’s five indicators increased over the past two weeks. Confidence in making a major purchase increased the most, rising […]
Economic Sentiment Reaches Lowest Point Since October 2022
Economic sentiment decreased over the past two weeks, reaching its lowest point since October 11, 2022. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell 0.9 points to 32.1. Four of the ESI’s five indicators decreased over the past two weeks. Confidence in finding a new job and in making a major purchase decreased the most, falling […]
After One Rise, Economic Sentiment Resumes Downward Trajectory
Economic sentiment decreased over the past two weeks, having now fallen for three of the past four readings. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell 0.4 points to 33.0. Four of the ESI’s five indicators decreased over the past two weeks. Confidence in the overall U.S. economy decreased the most, falling 1.4 points to 32.3. […]
Economic Sentiment Rebounds After Three Consecutive Drops
Economic sentiment increased over the past two weeks after reaching its lowest point since October 2022 in the last reading. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) rose 0.9 points to 33.4. Three of the ESI’s five indicators increased over the past two weeks. Confidence in the overall U.S. economy increased the most, rising 2.8 points […]
Economic Sentiment Drops to 2023 Low
Economic sentiment decreased over the past two weeks, reaching its lowest point since October 2022. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell 1.5 points to 32.5. All of the ESI’s five indicators decreased over the past two weeks. Confidence in personal finances decreased the most, falling 2.5 points to 51.2 — its largest single-reading decrease […]
Economic Sentiment Index: Is the Summer of Good Feelings Coming to an End?
Economic sentiment decreased over the past two weeks, possibly marking the end of a period of relatively high sentiment that began in mid-June. The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell 1.4 points to 34.0 —the third-largest decline of the year. All of the ESI’s five indicators decreased over the past two weeks. Confidence in making […]