Topic: Consumer Confidence

A UF survey shows consumer confidence in Florida fell two points in May, but perceptions of whether now is a good time to buy big-ticket items went up three points.

Consumer confidence in the state fell by one point in April to 79, and is expected to remain flat in the coming months. Read more ...

Consumer sentiment hit 81 in March, matching levels from May and June 2013 and confidence in the national economy jumped jumped five points.

Overall consumer confidence was unchanged in February at 78 points, though perceptions of personal finances fell. Read more ...

Business lobby will try against for Internet sales tax in 2014 session. It says the tax is rarely collected because the state has no mechanism for recording on-line sales.

A University of Florida survey shows Florida consumer confidence went up one point in January to 78. Read more ...

Florida's consumer confidence held steady in December at 77 points. ... Related Research: UF Bureau of Economic and Business Research: Florida Consumer Sentiment Index for December.

According to a University of Florida survey released Tuesday, Florida's consumer confidence went up six points in November, recovering from its two-year low in October 2013.

According to a UF survey, consumer confidence in the state hit 71 points in October, the lowest it has been since December 2011.

A University of Florida survey reports that Florida's consumer confidence dropped by 1 point in September. The biggest drops came from future expectations for the national economy, which fell 4 points for the one-year outlook and 6 points for the five-year outlook.

August consumer confidence levels held steady, though there could be a drop on the horizon. ... Related Research: UF Bureau of Economic and Business Research: Consumer Sentiment Index for August.

A rebounding stock market and rising home prices may be driving a confidence surge in older residents, but those same factors may be a barrier to entry for Florida's younger generation. ... Related Research: Florida Consumer Sentiment Index for July 2013 from the UF Bureau of Economic and Business Research.

The back-to-school sales tax holiday is one week away. Florida Retail Federation president Rick McAllister said online purchases, which already do not collect sales taxes, are not eating away at the effect of the holiday. ... Related Research: Florida Department of Revenue: 2013 Sales Tax Holiday List of taxable and tax-exempt items; Tax Information Publication for the 2013 Sales Tax Holiday; and Revenue Collection Report for June 2013 & Fiscal Year Summary.

Figures released by the UF Survey Research Center show consumer confidence is continuing the upward trend, posting a new post-recession high and hitting levels last seen in April 2007.