How Did Consumers Feel About the Economy in March?

Victor Lei — Head of Research Economy

Unexpectedly better in March. Banks imploding, inflation lingering and rates rising. You’d expect consumers to be feeling down. That’s not what the latest consumer confidence survey showed (taken two weeks after the regional banks collapsed). March’s Consumer Confidence Index reading came in at 104.2 — up from 103.4 in February. Here’s how consumer habits are…

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