Survey shows consumer confidence slips in December Published: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 Consumer confidence slipped this month as more people worried that the job market is worsening. The latest survey from Conference Board showed a decline even after reports are showing that people increased their holiday spending at the biggest rate in four years and other indicators suggest the economy is... Read More

September consumer confidence plummets Updated: Wed, Sep 28, 2005 NEW YORK - Consumer confidence suffered its biggest drop in 15 years in September as Hurricane Katrina made Americans anxious about the rising costs of heating their homes and filling their gasoline tanks. The decline raised questions about consumer spending for the rest of this year, including the holiday shopping... Read More

Consumer complaints top survey Updated: Sat, Apr 14, 2001 For the first time since the beginning of the Consumer Federation of America consumer complaints survey, this year home improvement and construction passed auto sales and auto repair as the top generator of consumer complaints. This news confirms a long slide in consumer confidence in the building and construction... Read More