Given the current state of the economy and the Trump administration's intentions, the Fed's top priority may be to slow down. Click to view...
U.S. consumer confidence climbed to its highest level in seven months in November, buoyed by Americans' optimism about the future of the economy and finances. The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer confidence index rose to 73 in November, beating expectations of 71. The expectations index surged to 78.5, the highest since mid-2021. The upbeat outlook also reflects Americans' expectations for a slowdown in inflation. Consumers are expecting tomorrow's...