Sentences with phrase «of higher consumer confidence»

«Fixed mortgage rates eased this week to record lows on indicators of higher consumer confidence and lower wholesale prices.

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® (PMMS ®), showing fixed mortgage rates dipping to new all - time record lows amid indicators of higher consumer confidence and lower wholesale prices.

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However, the Bank is projecting a return to growth in the second half of 2015, led by the non-energy sectors of the economy: «Outside the energy - producing regions, consumer confidence remains high and labour markets continue to improve.

The Conference Board's July 2014 reading of consumer confidence is at its highest level since October 2007.

Canadian consumer confidence dipped in the two weeks prior to the striking of the deal, according to the new Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index, but that was coming off a two - and - half year high at the end of confidence dipped in the two weeks prior to the striking of the deal, according to the new Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index, but that was coming off a two - and - half year high at the end of Confidence Index, but that was coming off a two - and - half year high at the end of September.

For all the headlines this month of weak department store sales and closing stores, retailers enjoyed a stellar holiday season, buoyed by higher wages and soaring consumer confidence.

«Either too slow growth or too high expectations represent barriers to maintaining high levels of consumer confidence.»

With the rate of home ownership now close to 70 %, and with household debt at a record high, much of the financial health of Canadian households is inextricably linked to home values, making it the kind of dominant concern that not only affects household finances, but consumer psychology and confidence.

Consumer confidence hit a five year high this month, the headlines blared in response to the release of the most recent University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index.

While overall consumer confidence increased in August, the number of consumers anticipating higher incomes fell to 15.5 % in August versus 17.7 % in the month prior.

The latest move from Tesla aims to earn consumer confidence with the high level of service offered.

Consumer confidence and high yield bond spreads corroborate the unemployment rate in suggesting that we are in the mature stages of the current business cycle.

As well, both consumer and business confidence have returned to quite high levels after a couple of setbacks last year.

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Of course, all it took to spike the Dow / SPX higher was a couple of immaterial «consumer confidence» reports in order to reflate the stock market with some «hope.&raquOf course, all it took to spike the Dow / SPX higher was a couple of immaterial «consumer confidence» reports in order to reflate the stock market with some «hope.&raquof immaterial «consumer confidence» reports in order to reflate the stock market with some «hope.»

Figure 5 illustrates that despite an increase in market volatility, consumers» confidence in the strength of the economy remains high, well above index levels for 2017.

President Trump's campaign promises for tax cuts, infrastructure spending, and deregulation sent consumer confidence soaring earlier this year, pushing stocks to record highs amid hopes for a range of economic stimulus.

Consumer confidence is so high from 75 months of jobs growth, there's a shortage of resale homes to buy.

Conditions for consumer spending also remain favourable, with low interest rates and relatively high levels of consumer confidence, especially in France.

«For the Fed, the underlying momentum is more important in terms of policy decisions, and that looks to be strong, supported by a tightening labor market, rising incomes and high consumer confidence,» Gregory Daco, head of U.S. macroeconomics at Oxford Economics, told Reuters.

However, a survey of German consumers, who have made a significant contribution to driving growth in Europe's largest economy, came in higher than consensus expectations during February, as the country's tight labor market bolstered confidence.

Consumer confidence remains at historically high levels, household income growth remains robust and the level of household wealth relative to current incomes is still high, even given the recent developments in the share market.

But more general support for consumer spending is coming from growing incomes, sustained high levels of confidence, low borrowing costs and wealth gains across a range of assets.

The strength of wealth and income, developments in financial products, low interest rates and high levels of consumer confidence have all encouraged further household borrowing.

-- bullish on housing — We see US consumer confidence at an eight - year high based on the University of Michigan, Consumer Sentiment Index supporting the strength of the middle class and US economy going inconsumer confidence at an eight - year high based on the University of Michigan, Consumer Sentiment Index supporting the strength of the middle class and US economy going inConsumer Sentiment Index supporting the strength of the middle class and US economy going into 2016.

Consumer confidence is at a nearly 16 - year high, experts point out, a major indicator that the markets will continue to expand for the rest of 2017.

But after years of growth, Calgary's high - end housing market declined last year as the downturn in the oilpatch hurt consumer confidence.

Other evidence included a European Commission survey of economic sentiment among eurozone businesses and consumers, which climbed to its highest level since 2000, and a measure of French business confidence, which registered a 10 - year high.

We believe we continue to outpace the industry which, as we previously noted, is experiencing a slowdown as consumers are increasing their allocations to investments — but also, based upon our data, they appear to be spending more, reflecting a continued high level of confidence.»

The level of consumer confidence has also risen to its highest level in almost a decade.

Growth has been underpinned by a number of factors, including a high level of consumer confidence, a decline in the unemployment rate, favourable financial conditions and increases in wealth, fostered by rising housing prices.

Consumer confidence is also at low levels, and unemployment has increased to a post-war high of 4.3 per cent.

Consumers are happy to spend their money right now, with the Consumer Confidence Index posting a 16 - year high of 121.1 in July.

With improving employment figures, higher domestic production of commodities and a rise in levels of consumer confidence, the dollar rose in value against major currencies around the world, climbing to $ 1.49 against the pound in the first half of 2015.

We would concur with this broadly positive outlook for the economy over the rest of the year, in large part due to the contribution from US consumers, whose well - being — thanks mainly to a robust labor market — was apparent in one measure of consumer confidence during September, which hit its highest level in nine years.

Despite a small decline in May, consumer confidence for the first five months of 2015 has been at a higher average level than at any time since May 2004.2 A relatively low unemployment rate and moderate inflation have helped maintain consumers» upbeat mood.

The HSR Advisory Committee further reaffirmed the reliability of the HSR, stating that the monitoring of consumer awareness, attitudes and interaction with the system points to improvements in how people understand and use it: A majority of 74 % agree that the HSR helps in identifying healthier options within the same food category and 65 % reported that their confidence in the system is high or somewhat high.

High consumer confidence and some of the best economic growth in years bode well for packaging across the board.

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High profile cases of food borne illness have an impact on consumer confidence.

Despite predictions of immediate financial and economic danger since the referendum we have seen consumer confidence remain high, record numbers of jobs and economic growth that has has exceeded all expectations.

Consumer confidence in New York is at its highest point since the summer of 2007, according to a new Siena poll.

Anthony Cox, who also serves as the faculty chair of the Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program at IUPUI, says these high - trust consumers view misspellings as «errors of knowledge,» which they are willing to overlook, and typos as «errors of carelessness,» which erode their confidence in the reviewer.

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«Consumer confidence is at its highest level since 2000, the economy is strong, our newest products are selling very well and we have successfully managed the transition to the 2018 model year far better than most of our competitors,» said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president, Sales Operations.

«More people are working, consumer confidence is at a 16 - year high, fuel prices are low and Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac have a wave of new crossovers to compete in the industry's biggest and hottest segments.»

That's great news for consumers, who are able to buy the kind of cars they like with the confidence that they offer high levels of protection.»

But this year, despite high consumer confidence, stable interest rates, a booming stock market and low unemployment, sales of new vehicles are down slightly.

But this year, despite high consumer confidence, stable interest rates, a booming stock market and low unemployment, sales of new vehicles are down slightly.The lower sales mean automakers are piling on the rebates, special lease deals and low - cost loans to keep most of the iron rolling, making the summer of 1997 a buyer's market for many family sedans, vans and even a few sport - utilities and trucks.

But after years of growth, Calgary's high - end housing market declined last year as the downturn in the oilpatch hurt consumer confidence.