Conference Board surveys point to unease about job security and raise questions about Americans’ future spending.

According to the results of a survey by the New York Fed, a growing number of people are pessimistic about their finances. But economic indicators show economy is still strong.

Consumers still forecast about 3% inflation, according to a New York Federal Reserve Bank survey. Responses also reflect a looser job market.

Average hourly earnings rose 0.5% from December and 4.1% year over year, outpacing forecasts as well as inflation. Was it just a blip?

The Federal Reserve may take note of whether businesses anticipate having to pay higher wages or raise prices under the next administration.

Consumers’ price expectations influence how they save and spend their money, potentially creating self-fulfilling prophecies.

The New York Fed is scheduled to report on consumer inflation expectations Monday morning, producer prices Tuesday and the consumer price index on Wednesday.

Consumers forecast inflation at 3.3% this time next year and are less confident that their earnings will rise as much as they had expected.

Households expect inflation to be 3% in a year. While that’s not up from the previous month, it’s also not down.

Consumers forecast inflation at 3% a year from now, the lowest their short-term expectations have been in three years.