Survey: German consumer confidence rises strongly
A survey is showing a significant rise in German consumer confidence as people's expectations for the economy and for their own income improve. Full story
May consumer sentiment highest in nearly six years
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer sentiment rebounded in early May to the highest level in nearly six years, an encouraging sign after recent data that has suggested economic growth is cooling. Full story
May consumer sentiment rises to highest in nearly six years
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer sentiment rebounded in early May to the highest level in nearly six years as Americans felt better about their financial and economic prospects, particularly among upper-income households, a survey released on Friday showed. Full story
Global consumer confidence improves, noticeably in U.S., Japan
LONDON (Reuters) - Global consumer confidence rose in the first quarter, with a marked increase in sentiment in the United States, Japan and northern Europe, a survey showed on Wednesday. Full story
Japan household spending at nine-year high as "Abenomics" gains momentum
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's household spending surged in March at the fastest pace in nine years in a sign that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's bold efforts to end two decades of stagnation are lifting consumer confidence and setting the stage for an economic revival. Full story
Consumer sentiment wanes in April
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer sentiment eased in April as Americans remained concerned about their employment and financial prospects, a survey released on Friday showed. Full story
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