A weekly survey on the perception of the national
economy, the personal
finance of the respondents, and the likelihood that respondents will continue to spend
money. While the Index is published weekly, it contains responses gathered over a period of four weeks. The Index is not seasonally adjusted, but it breaks down responses by age, gender, income, education, employment, and region. Its value goes from -100 to +100; consistent declines may be a predictor for coming declines in consumer spending.