The US consumer index increased by 29 percent in two months, its biggest increase since 1991. writes about this Wall StreetJournal Excerpt from research at the University of Michigan.
Although the index has still not reached pre-pandemic levels in absolute terms, its growth shows that fears of stagnation in society have diminished. It is noted that before this, the decline in consumer optimism was facilitated by the pandemic, military crises and increasing inflation.
Consumer optimism expresses the perception of the regional population regarding the current economic and political situation. This index allows you to evaluate the mood of consumers and their readiness for consumption.
Before this, World Bank analysts got worse US economic growth is predicted to be 0.5% in 2023.
Previously at the Fed appreciated The possibility of a recession in the American economy in 2024.