From Forbes on October 28, 2016: The presidential election seems to be weighing down consumer confidence, but what does it mean for purchase intentions? Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, highlights the disconnect between sentiment and
Small Business Confidence Rises Boding Well For Final Quarter Of 2016
From Forbes on September 30, 2016: Consumers’ sentiment continues to improve, as does their mood. What does it mean for spending? Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, weighs in on what improvements in Prosper’s key indicators
Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes Post-Brexit Though Small Business Owners Feeling Angst
From Forbes on August 30, 2016: Prosper’s Consumer Spending Forecast is up from last month and so is consumer confidence (albeit still below the 13-month average), but small business owners’ sentiment is down. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global
Brexit Sends Tremors Through Consumer Psyche
From Forbes on July 28, 2016: Brexit anxiety, stock market volatility and acts of violence are reflected in this month’s consumer sentiment readings. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, weighs in on how it may affect consumer
Consumer Sentiment Rebounds, Spending Forecast Down Slightly
From Forbes on June 29, 2016: Prosper’s Consumer Confidence reading is up nearly three points from last month, while the Prosper Spending Score is down less than one point. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, provides analysis on the
New Spending Confidence Index Makes Consumers Focus of the Equation
Index is Less Volatile and More Useful for Category and Retailer Predictive Analytics June 6, 2016 – Prosper Insights & Analytics™ and MacroSavvy™ LLC have collaborated in the development of the Spending Confidence Index™, a less volatile index of consumer
Consumer Confidence Continues To Wilt; Consumer Consumption Patterns Shift
From Forbes on June 1, 2016: Prosper’s Consumer Confidence reading is down and the Consumer Spending Forecast is flat. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, provides analysis on why sentiment is soft, as well as where consumer discretionary dollars may be
Changing Consumers Drive Increase In Amazon Shopper Preference And Soft Auto Outook
From Forbes on May 2, 2016: Today’s consumers continue to evolve, which is evident in their shopping behaviors and purchase intentions. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, has weighed in again this month on some of Prosper’s leading indicator analytics including
Consumer Confidence Bounced Back In March… Will Spending Follow?
From Forbes on April 4, 2016: U.S. consumers have a brighter outlook for the short-term health of the economy, according to the latest Prosper data. The real question, however, is will it spring consumer spending? Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director, Fung
Consumer Confidence Is Down, Will Consumer Spending Follow?
From Forbes on March 3, 2016: The market continues its rocky ride. Deborah Weinswig, Executive Director, Head of Global Retail & Technology, Fung Business Intelligence Centre, has weighed in on some of Prosper’s leading indicator analytics including Prosper Consumer Confidence, the