The index rose 12.3 points to 98.0 this month, marking the first monthly rise since November. This month's reading was better ...

The number: California shoppers seem wary of the upcoming White House switch, as one measurement of consumer confidence ... Texas saw a 24% rise in confidence in two months to 23% above average.

The drop in consumer confidence isn’t a California quirk. Nationally, there’s been a 22% drop since October to a level that’s 6% below its average since 2007 – and the worst since May 2020.

In November, the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose to 111.7, marking a 2.1-point increase from October's 109.6. Conference Board economists say this rise reflects growing optimism ...

The curve Related Articles California consumer confidence takes biggest ... Texas saw a 24% rise in confidence in two months to 23% above average. Pennsylvania’s up 13% to 32% above average.

The number: California shoppers seem wary of the upcoming White House switch, as one measurement of consumer confidence has dropped ... Texas saw a 24% rise in confidence in two months to 23% above ...