PARIS—French consumer confidence improved more than expected in September as households’ concerns about unemployment eased, a monthly survey showed on Tuesday. The INSEE official statistics agency said its consumer confidence index rose to 102 from 99 in August, hitting its highest level since June. The improvement brought confidence back to pre-pandemic levels and beat the…
Asian Stock Markets Jittery as China Evergrande Woes Sap Confidence
September 24, 2021
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Asian shares were on edge on Friday (Sept. 24) hurt by persistent uncertainty around the fate of debt-ridden China Evergrande, even as more risk appetite drove gains for Wall Street and U.S. benchmark Treasury yields. Hong Kong markets opened slightly down with its benchmark Hang Seng Index starting Friday’s trade at 24,487.24 dipping 0.1 percent….
Homebuilder Confidence Edges up After Recent Plunge to 13-Month Low
Homebuilder confidence inched up in September after falling to its lowest reading in 13 months in August, though optimism was capped by hiring difficulties and building material supply chain issues, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Sentiment among single-family homebuilders edged up by one point to a reading of 76 in September, according…
This Is the Most Important Type of Confidence, and Here’s How to Channel It in Any Situation
By Joanna Martin In The Sound of Music, as Maria leaves the convent to become a governess, she buoys her confidence with the song as she walks, only for it to evaporate abruptly as she arrives at the imposing gates of the home of Captain Von Trapp. Like Maria, all of us at some point have experienced…
Behind My Back
All talking ceased when I opened the door to the conference room, and I thought I sensed a foreboding undercurrent of doom. As I entered the room, everyone tried to act either as if they were making small talk or looking at their notebooks. These were members of my staff, and I could tell they…
Female Entrepreneurs: Here’s the Best Way to Build Confidence
Building a business can leave you feeling lonely. Week after week, through all the ups and downs, you start to doubt yourself. You’re tempted to give up. When you’re frustrated, maybe you sign up for a webinar, or pick the most recent bestselling book on productivity, or buy a new tool that will help you…
Americans Trust Their Employers and Distrust Media and Government: Survey
Americans trust their employers far more than the business and NGO community more generally, while distrusting both government and media, according to a new study released Wednesday. Institutional confidence among Americans is highly localized, according to an annual survey (pdf) by public-relations firm Edelman, which shows that 72 percent of U.S. respondents believe their employer…
Americans Trust Their Employers, Distrust Media and Government, Survey Says
Americans trust their employers far more than the business and NGO community more generally, while distrusting both government and media, according to a new study. Institutional confidence among Americans is highly localized, according to an annual survey (pdf) released Jan. 13 by public relations firm Edelman, which shows that 72 percent of U.S. respondents believe…
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