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RC Poll: Virginians prepared to spend cash this holiday season
November 20, 2018
Most Virginians plan to spend more than they did a year ago this holiday season, largely paying in cash. Overall, 40% plan to hit the stores the day after Thanksgiving.
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The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment fell modestly by two points over the third quarter but remains above the historical average. The dip is largely due to consumer expectations for the coming year. Consumers report improved incomes from a year ago. The party gap increased, reaching the highest value since the 2016 Presidential election.
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Kassens Appointed to Economic Advisory Board
June 14, 2018
Dr. Alice Kassens, the John S. Shannon Professor of Economics, has been appointed by Governor Ralph Northam to the Joint Advisory Board of Economists for the second consecutive term.
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RC Poll: Virginia Consumer Sentiment dips
June 04, 2018
Consumer sentiment in Virginia dips but remains near its historical high. The political party divide increased slightly.
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RC Poll: Consumer Sentiment close to historic record high
March 01, 2018
Consumer sentiment in February was close to historic record high despite stock market turmoil and legislation such as the tax reform bill and the budget deal.
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RC Poll: Consumer Sentiment reverses year long slide
November 22, 2017
Sentiment concerning current conditions and expectations of improved household finances suggest a strong holiday season for retailers and other industries in the final quarter of 2017.
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Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down almost two points since last quarter. The political divide in sentiment grows and is substantially larger than immediately after the November election. Inflation expectations increased slightly from last quarter.
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The Commonwealth remains divided and consumer sentiment continues to slide from a record high in August 2016.
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The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down since a record high in August. Sentiment is below the national February value. Republicans and Democrats remain divided, particularly about the future health of the economy.
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The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down three points since August, the measure's record high. Sentiment is above the preliminary national November value of 91.6. A sizable drop in optimism about the future is largely offset by growth in sentiments about current household finances and economic conditions.