Consumer Confidence Composite and S&P 500

Consumer Confidence Composite and S&P 500 While the U.S. stock market has experienced a remarkable rally, consumer confidence has waned since 2019, underscoring a disconnect between financial market performance and broader economic sentiment. Image: Real Investment Advice

CEO Business Confidence Expectations for Economy

CEO Business Confidence Expectations for Economy The current landscape suggests a cautious yet optimistic outlook among CEOs, which could lead to increased economic activity and investment as businesses prepare for potential growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

NFIB Small Business Confidence Index

NFIB Small Business Confidence Index With the NFIB Small Business Confidence Index at 91.5 in September, often linked to recessionary periods, U.S. small business owners appear increasingly pessimistic about both their businesses and the broader economic landscape. Image: Real Investment Advice

U.S. Consumer Confidence

U.S. Consumer Confidence The U.S. economy has experienced robust growth, as reflected in the headline GDP data, but consumer confidence has worsened. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

CEO Confidence

CEO Confidence The recent improvement in CEO confidence in the U.S. indicates a renewed sense of optimism among business leaders. This is a significant development that can have far-reaching effects on the U.S. economy and business landscape. Image: BofA Global Research

Conference Board Consumer Confidence and U.S. Treasury Yield Curve

Conference Board Consumer Confidence and U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Historically, the U.S. Treasury yield curve has tended to follow consumer confidence, underscoring the importance of monitoring consumer confidence as a potential indicator of future yield curve movements. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

NFIB Confidence vs. U.S. Small-Cap Stocks

NFIB Confidence vs. U.S. Small-Cap Stocks There is a good correlation between the annual rate of change in the NFIB Small Business Survey and U.S. small-cap stocks. Image: Real Investment Advice