US Consumers Offer a Mixed Outlook

Consumer spending is the backbone of the US economy, accounting for about two-thirds of economic activity. Given the critical role the US consumer plays as a leading indicator of growth, measures of consumer behavior are closely watched by economists. What’s the signal from the US consumer right now? Presented by @cmegroup: https://www.cmegroup.com/openmarkets/quicktake-by-bloomberg.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=quicktake_evergreen&utm_content=more_insight Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/