Das US-Verbrauchervertrauen (Conference Board-Daten für Juli) ist mit 95,7 schwächer ausgefallen als erwartet (Prognose für heute war 97,2 / Vormonat war 98,4).
Dazu schreibt das Conference Board, das die Daten erhebt:
The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell to 141.3 from 147.2 last month. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—ticked down to 65.3 from 65.8.
“Consumer confidence fell for a third consecutive month in July,” said Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board. “The decrease was driven primarily by a decline in the Present Situation Index—a sign growth has slowed at the start of Q3. The Expectations Index held relatively steady, but remained well below a reading of 80, suggesting recession risks persist. Concerns about inflation—rising gas and food prices, in particular—continued to weigh on consumers.”
“As the Fed raises interest rates to rein in inflation, purchasing intentions for cars, homes, and major appliances all pulled back further in July. Looking ahead, inflation and additional rate hikes are likely to continue posing strong headwinds for consumer spending and economic growth over the next six months.”
Auch wurden soeben für die USA die Verkäufe neuer Häuser für den Monat Juni gemeldet.
Die Anzahl lag bei 590.000 (Vormonat 696.000 / für heute erwartet 660.000).
Die prozentuale Veränderung lag bei -8,1 Prozent (Vormonat +6,3 Prozent).
Verlauf in den letzten fünf Jahren:
source: tradingeconomics.com
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