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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

Procter & Gamble Reports Quarterly Results

   Jon Moeller, CFO of Procter & Gamble, discusses his company's earnings, and provides insight on consumer sentiment and business overseas.

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  Consumers on the Brink?

Retail sales are down, and consumer sentiment is at a 9-month low. Is the consumer collapsing? Joseph LaVorgna, Deutsche Bank, and Peter Kenny, Knight Equities, provide perspective.

  JPMorgan New CFO on Earnings & Outlook

Marianne Lake, CFO at JPMorgan, discusses what is driving earnings, the state of consumer confidence, where she sees interest rates heading and regulation requirements.

  Consumer Confidence Drops to 59.7 in March

CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the latest numbers on consumer sentiment and housing.

  The Week Ahead: Hot Economic Data

CNBC's Tyler Mathisen looks ahead to what are likely to be next week's top business and financial stories. New housing data coming next week in addition to consumer sentiment. Is it still on the rise? Also, eyes around the world will focus on Cypress.

  'Still Looking for Slowdown': Meyer

Better-than-expected retail sales numbers suggest tailwinds from consumer confidence are getting stronger, but there are still drags, says Michelle Meyer of Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research.

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