Consumer
Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in June but Remains Sluggish
The Michigan consumer-sentiment index bounced off its all-time low set in May to rise to 48.9 in the initial June reading, from 44.8 a month earlier.
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Housing
Homebuilder sentiment improves on late spring surge in demand
Builders are feeling slightly better about the housing market, as they see improved buyer traffic in a potential late spring surge.
Markets
S&P 500 Settles Above 7,400: Investor Sentiment Improves Slightly, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Monday. U.S. stocks…
Macro
US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026
The American consumer's confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier
Macro
U.K. Consumer Mood Improves Despite Economic Clouds
Consumer sentiment rose slightly in January, though confidence over the U.K.'s economic outlook remains subdued.
Geopolitics
Chinese factory activity improves slightly with delay on tariffs, but still lags
Monthly surveys of Chinese factory managers showed manufacturing improving somewhat in June after President Donald Trump delayed imposing higher tariffs, but o…
