The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index was down by 0.3% in February — the third consecutive monthly decline.

Just 44.4% of workers have a positive business outlook for their employers for the next six months, according to data from Glassdoor.

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.

ISM data was mostly positive, while S&P Global reported weakness. The discrepancy may be down to who’s responding — and when they’re doing it.

The economy might still be growing, but the manufacturing industry is not. It contracted again this month—this time with some of the worst indicators we’ve seen all year.

For the first time in five months, consumer sentiment rose in August, thanks largely to high-income people, University of Michigan data shows.

Optimism has increased, but it’s still below a 50-year average, a National Federation of Independent Business survey shows.

And 72% of CEOs surveyed anticipate modest or significantly increased hiring in the next year.

Voters’ views on the economy don’t always match their own situation or national trends. The gap can color their views of candidates.

One survey showed small-business owners in a downbeat mood for the 25th straight month. Another had satisfaction at 85%.