The index rose 12.3 points to 98.0 this month, marking the first monthly rise since November. This month's reading was better ...

The curve Related Articles California consumer confidence takes biggest ... Texas saw a 24% rise in confidence in two months to 23% above average. Pennsylvania’s up 13% to 32% above average.

The drop in consumer confidence isn’t a California quirk. Nationally, there’s been a 22% drop since October to a level that’s 6% below its average since 2007 – and the worst since May 2020.

In November, the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose to 111.7, marking a 2.1-point increase from October's 109.6. Conference Board economists say this rise reflects growing optimism ...

The number: California shoppers seem wary of the upcoming White House switch, as one measurement of consumer confidence ... Texas saw a 24% rise in confidence in two months to 23% above average.

The number: California shoppers seem wary of the upcoming White House switch, as one measurement of consumer confidence has dropped ... Texas saw a 24% rise in confidence in two months to 23% above ...