The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 51.8 in the fourth quarter, supported by continued resilience in the labor market and consumer trends. The second consecutive quarterly reading above 50 indicates that the economy exited...
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February 01, 2024, 07:10 AM
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A strong labor market and resilient consumer trends supported a slight improvement in economic conditions during the third quarter as inflation showed some signs of abating, according to the national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI). After...
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October 31, 2023, 07:08 AM
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Rapid interest rate increases to curb inflation continue to weigh on economic conditions, according to the national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI). A rise in unemployment insurance claims and a slowdown in small business formation caused...
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July 28, 2023, 07:15 AM
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Citizens announced its national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 53.9 in the first quarter, reflecting continued strength in the labor market, more new business openings and positive corporate revenue trends. The Index had dipped...
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April 27, 2023, 07:06 AM
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Citizens announced the national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) dropped to 48.5 in the fourth quarter, ending a streak of eight consecutive quarters in growth mode above 50 and reflecting cooling sentiment as rate hikes from the Federal...
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January 25, 2023, 07:15 AM
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The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 56.1 in the third quarter, regaining momentum after a drop in second quarter economic sentiment prompted by inflation concerns. This quarter’s score extends the index’s streak to eight...
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October 26, 2022, 07:15 AM
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Citizens announced that the national Citizens Business Conditions Index™ (CBCI) dropped to 52.9 in the second quarter of 2022, down from its eight-year peak of 59.5 at the end of the first quarter, but extending its streak to seven straight quarters...
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July 28, 2022, 07:14 AM
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Citizens announced that continued economic recovery from the shock of COVID-19 kept the past quarter’s national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) in upbeat territory, with another healthy reading of 53.3. This compares with the fourth quarter...
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May 03, 2021, 07:06 AM
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