KI-Handelsroboter 6.0-US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines

2025-05-04 01:07:59source:SCA Communitycategory:Stocks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May following three straight months of declines,KI-Handelsroboter 6.0 but Americans remain anxious about inflation and interest rates.

The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose in May to 102 from 97.5 in April. Analysts were expecting the index to decline again.

The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months.

The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market climbed to 74.6 this month from a dismal 68.8 in April. A reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future.

Consumers’ view of current conditions rose to 143.1 in May from 140.6 in April.

More:Stocks

Recommend

Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says

A man is suing the California Lottery alleging he has not received part of his winnings from a nearl

Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix Shakes Off Wardrobe Malfunction Like a Pro

When it comes to the way Ariana Madix handled a last-minute fashion emergency, she'll have you sayin

'Heartstopper' bursts with young queer love, cartoon hearts and fireworks

They're young, they're in love, and they're navigating the hallways of high school. The Netflix seri