consumer-sentiment

After a consumer-sentiment measure showed confidence hitting its lowest point since 1980, two-year notes barely budged, while buyers rushed into 30-year bonds, pushing them up 1 27/32 to drag yields down to 3.701%.

Push to Longer Term Cynthia Lin 2011

The consumer-sentiment gauge hit 67.7 in the preliminary reading for December, according to data released by the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters, compared with 64.1 in November.

Euro Rallies on European Pact Myra P. Saefong 2011

On Friday, a second reading on second-quarter gross domestic product is scheduled for release, and the final reading of the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer-sentiment index.

Hedge-Fund Bets Against S&P 500 at Highest Since 2008 Harriet Agnew 2011

Before the weekend, the University of Michigan said its consumer-sentiment index had dived to its lowest point since the dark days of November 2008.

For Markets, Did Summer End in July? Liam Denning 2011

Fittingly, on Friday, the University of Michigan's early June consumer-sentiment index dropped below 72 for the first time in seven months.

Overheard: Big, Bad, Baddest 2011

"The discussions about all these possible instruments are creating a lot of uncertainty," said Rolf Bürkl of consulting firm GfK Group, which compiles Germany's consumer-sentiment report.

German Unease May Add to Europe's Woes Brian Blackstone 2011

For July, the Westpac consumer-sentiment index hit its lowest reading in two years on heightened European debt concerns and worries around a controversial carbon tax.

Australia Shoppers Look to Web Cynthia Koons 2011

Preliminary results from the University of Michigan's monthly consumer-sentiment index rose slightly from August, when confidence hit its lowest level since the depths of the recession.

Companies Shun Investment, Hoard Cash Ben Casselman 2011

Thursday's release of a key consumer-sentiment report will shed further light on how Germans are feeling.

German Unease May Add to Europe's Woes Brian Blackstone 2011

And the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer-sentiment index fell to the lowest level since November 2008, during the depths of the recession.

Speech Hints at Options for Fed Jon Hilsenrath 2011