The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (“ESI”) is a “living” index that measures U.S. adults’ expectations for the economy going forward, as well as their feelings about current conditions for major purchases. The primary goal of the Index is to accurately measure movements in overall national economic sentiment, and to provide a more sophisticated alternative to existing economic sentiment indices.| Economic Sentiment Index
The latest biweekly reading of the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) increased by 1.6 points from 33.1 to 34.7, driven upwards by a surge in confidence in the overall U.S. economy. Click to view image. All five of the ESI’s indicators increased during this period. Confidence in the overall U.S. economy increased the most, climbing… Continue reading Economic sentiment rises as the Fed signals future rate cuts| Economic Sentiment Index
The latest biweekly reading of the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) declined by 0.3 points from 33.7 to 33.4, marking a small dip in overall confidence over the past two weeks. Click to view image. Three of the ESI’s five indicators decreased during this period. Confidence in making a major purchase decreased the most, falling… Continue reading Economic sentiment slightly declined at the end of Q2| Economic Sentiment Index
U.S. median home prices hit a record high for the second month in a row as sales continued to fall, according to a report released this week, as potential buyers continue to lie in wait for lower mortgage rates. Existing home sales fell 5.4% in June and median home sales reached its highest level on […]| Missouri Independent
Existing-home sales keep falling even as home prices continue to set records, per the National Association of Realtors’ newest numbers.| Bankrate
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