Consumer Outlook Dims

The year starts with declined expectations for economic conditions and plans to make big purchases. Used cars, though, are among the top big-ticket categories under consideration.

U.S. Retail Sales Increase in August

The U.S. Commerce department reported the uptick of 0.7% in retail sales.

Americans Concerned About Interest Rate Hikes, Mark Volatility, Survey Shows

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hike and a rocky start to the year in global financial markets is hurting consumer confidence, according to a new survey. It showed that, on average, American believe there is a 36% chance the U.S. economy will fall into a recession this year. The COUNTRY Financial ... Read More »

Consumer Confidence Increased in February, Conference Board Reports