Matt Ott, The Associated Press

Matt Ott is a reporter with The Associated Press, an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City and founded in 1846.

Economic Indicators

American consumers feeling more confident than they have in two years

Anxiety over the possibility of an economic recession continued to fade

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |January 30, 2024

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Economic Indicators

U.S. consumers feeling slightly less confident for 3rd straight month

Geopolitical conflicts and inflation remain at the forefront of American consumers' minds

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |October 31, 2023

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Economic Indicators

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months

Labour market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |September 21, 2023

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Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer confidence wanes with prices still high and signs of a cooling job market

The downturn in spending showed up in the earnings reports of many high-profile retailers

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |August 29, 2023

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Economic Indicators

Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern

Outside tech layoffs early this year, companies have mostly been retaining workers

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |August 10, 2023

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Economic Indicators

U.S. jobless claims continue to fall

Since the pandemic hit, U.S. employers have added jobs at a blistering pace

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |July 20, 2023

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Economic Indicators

Consumer confidence declines again in May, particularly for older Americans

It's the fourth time in five months that overall U.S. consumer confidence has declined

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |May 30, 2023

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Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer confidence falls for 3rd time in 4 months

Consumer spending has remained strong despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates nine straight times

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |April 25, 2023

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Economic Indicators

Consumer confidence in U.S. slides for third straight month

High inflation contributed to consumer anxiety

By Matt Ott, The Associated Press |July 26, 2022

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