The latest biweekly reading of the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) increased by 1.0 points from 33.4 to 34.4, recovering after three consecutive periods of declines. Click to view image. Four of the ESI’s five indicators increased during this period. Confidence in making a major purchase increased the most, rising 2.1 points to 26.3. —Confidence… Continue reading Economic sentiment picks up after three consecutive drops