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
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
5 Key Consumer Analytics To Know For The Holiday Season
The latest from Prosper on Forbes.com… With the holiday season in full swing, consumers seem to have a jollier economic outlook in November based on confidence and impulsivity readings. However, it is yet to be determined if the Paris attacks will weigh
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Last Year’s Christmas
The latest from Prosper on Forbes.com… The October Spending Forecast (which represents consumers’ intended spending levels over the next 90 days) is up from last month—not surprising as we inch closer to the holiday season. However, the forecast is flat compared to
Consumer Confidence Down, Impulsivity And Spending Forecast Sideways
The latest from Prosper on Forbes.com… September economic indicators show that U.S. consumers’ confidence has been shaken a bit, likely due to the stock market correction and continued volatility on Wall Street. Key markers such as confidence, happiness, and the Prosper Spending Forecast
Will Stock Market Dampen Consumer Outlook?
The latest from Prosper on Forbes.com… Early indicators from the first week of August pointed towards a slightly more optimistic consumer, as confidence, happiness and other key markers were up. However, although these numbers are up month-over-month, they are below recent highs—basically
July Consumer Analytics: Confidence and Spend Forecast Down, Along With Auto Outlook
The latest from Prosper on Forbes.com… In an uncertain economy, retailers and product manufacturers today can’t hold their breath for a return of the 1990’s or early 2000’s heyday. Factors such as demographics and the growth of digital and inefficient marketing and