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ECONOMIC REPORT: Consumer confidence dips in October; Attitudes about economy, jobs worsen slightly
By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch
Last Update: 10:00 AM ET Oct 31, 2006
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. consumer confidence dipped unexpectedly in October on growing pessimism about the job market and the economy, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
The private research group said its consumer confidence index fell to 105.4 in October from a revised 105.9 in September. Economists were expecting an increase to about 107.9 from the previously reported 104.5.
The index suggests "a moderate pace of economic growth and more of the same for the first few months of 2007, said Lynn Franco, head of the research group's consumer research center.
"October's dip in confidence was prompted by consumers' mixed assessment of present-day business conditions and a less favorable view of the job market," she said.
The present situation index fell to 124.7 from 128.3. The expectations index rose to 92.6 from 91.0.
The percentage of consumers saying conditions are good rose to 28.1% from 27.3%, but the percentage saying conditions are bad also rose, to 17.1% from 15.6%.
The percentage of consumers saying jobs are plentiful declined to 25.8% from 26.2%, while the share saying jobs are hard to get rose to 22% from 20.9%.
Chicago index weakens to lowest in a year
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Business activity grew at a slower pace in October, but expanded in the Chicago region for the 42nd straight month in October, according to the Chicago purchasing managers index released Tuesday.
The Chicago PMI fell to 54.1% from 62.1% in September, the lowest since August 2005. Readings over 50% indicate growth in the region.
Economists were expecting the index to fall to 58.7%.
The employment index rose to 57% from 50.8%. The prices paid index fell to 62.5% from 69.8%. The new orders index fell to 54.1% from 67.3%.
By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch
Last Update: 10:00 AM ET Oct 31, 2006
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. consumer confidence dipped unexpectedly in October on growing pessimism about the job market and the economy, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
The private research group said its consumer confidence index fell to 105.4 in October from a revised 105.9 in September. Economists were expecting an increase to about 107.9 from the previously reported 104.5.
The index suggests "a moderate pace of economic growth and more of the same for the first few months of 2007, said Lynn Franco, head of the research group's consumer research center.
"October's dip in confidence was prompted by consumers' mixed assessment of present-day business conditions and a less favorable view of the job market," she said.
The present situation index fell to 124.7 from 128.3. The expectations index rose to 92.6 from 91.0.
The percentage of consumers saying conditions are good rose to 28.1% from 27.3%, but the percentage saying conditions are bad also rose, to 17.1% from 15.6%.
The percentage of consumers saying jobs are plentiful declined to 25.8% from 26.2%, while the share saying jobs are hard to get rose to 22% from 20.9%.
Chicago index weakens to lowest in a year
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Business activity grew at a slower pace in October, but expanded in the Chicago region for the 42nd straight month in October, according to the Chicago purchasing managers index released Tuesday.
The Chicago PMI fell to 54.1% from 62.1% in September, the lowest since August 2005. Readings over 50% indicate growth in the region.
Economists were expecting the index to fall to 58.7%.
The employment index rose to 57% from 50.8%. The prices paid index fell to 62.5% from 69.8%. The new orders index fell to 54.1% from 67.3%.
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U.S. Oct. expectations index 92.6 vs. 91.0
U.S. Oct. present situation index 124.7 vs. 128.3
U.S. Oct. consumer confidence index falls to 105.4 vs. 105.9 (vs. 108 expected)
U.S. Oct. Chicago PMI 53.5% vs. 58..7% expected
U.S. Oct. present situation index 124.7 vs. 128.3
U.S. Oct. consumer confidence index falls to 105.4 vs. 105.9 (vs. 108 expected)
U.S. Oct. Chicago PMI 53.5% vs. 58..7% expected
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