How to Feel About Consumer Feelings
The Consumer Sentiment Index is sometimes viewed as a beacon of how investors feel about the direction of the economy.
Stock market declines over a few days or months may lead investors to anticipate a down year. But the US stock market had positive returns in 17 of the past 20 calendar years, despite some notable dips in many of those years.
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In US dollars.
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The Consumer Sentiment Index is sometimes viewed as a beacon of how investors feel about the direction of the economy.
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