The impact of downplaying economic reports
In January 2025, the U.S. economy displayed a blend of resilience and new challenges appearing in different sectors.Tendencias de Actividad Empresarial y EmpleoBusiness Activity and Employment TrendsConfianza y Gasto del ConsumidorIn January, consumer confidence decreased for the second month in a row. The Conference Board announced a drop in its consumer confidence index to 104.1, down from 109.5 in December, which did not meet economists' predictions. This decline illustrates increasing worries among Americans about present economic circumstances and future outlooks. Despite increased borrowing expenses, retail sales climbed by 0.4% in December, showing strong consumer spending over the holiday period. However,…