From Forbes.com on March 31, 2017… Consumer confidence is at a 15-year high and Prosper’s Impulsivity Score and Consumer Mood metric are up as well. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, weighs in on the state of the US
Auto Outlook Remains Vibrant Heading Into Spring Selling Season
From Forbes.com on March 3, 2017… Consumer confidence continues to decline from December’s peak but February’s reading represents a 19% surge over last year. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, weighs in on the evolving state of the US
Confidence and Spending Intentions Looking Good Heading Into 2017
From Forbes.com on February 3, 2017… Consumer confidence cooled a bit in January, but stayed well above the 13 month average. What does it mean for spending? Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, weighs in, plus she takes
Overt Signs Of Growing Optimism In December’s Leading Indicators
From Forbes.com on January 10, 2017… In 2016, many retailers found themselves at the low end of estimates. Had they had the right predictive analytics, they could have understood the market better and managed accordingly. Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global
With Election Over Holiday Gifting Becomes Top Of Mind
From Forbes on December 2, 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 consumer
Election Worries And Moody Consumers, But Spending Intentions Remain Encouraging
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