The Present Situation Index declined from 73.0 to 71.1. This index hit 169.3 in February.
The Expectations Index improved from 94.3 to 96.9. In February, this index stood at 108.1.
The key takeaway from the report is that attitudes about the short-term outlook increased some, reflecting some budding optimism about reopening efforts.| MAY | APR | MAR | FEB | JAN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Board | 86.6 | 85.7 | 118.8 | 132.6 | 130.4 |
| Expectations | 96.9 | 94.3 | 86.8 | 108.1 | 101.4 |
| Present Situation | 71.1 | 73.0 | 166.7 | 169.3 | 173.9 |
| Employment ('plentiful' less 'hard to get') | -10.4 | -15.7 | 29.5 | 32.6 | 35.3 |
| 1 yr inflation expectations | 6.2% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.4% |
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