Consumers and the Economic Outlook - US - February 2015
Consumers and the Economic Outlook - US - February 2015

“Consumers are optimistic about their financial situation but still skeptical of the future of the economy. Their perspective seems to reflect a cognitive dissonance considering the economic conditions do impact their personal finances. This can be their strategy to cope with the challenging reality of their financial situation; believing they are doing great financially helps them keep their hopes alive believing that their situation will get better regardless of its ...

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Overview

Overview

This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.

Executive Summary
Issues and Insights
Trend Application

Market

Market

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Market Drivers

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

Consumers’ Financial Sentiment
Consumers’ and Households’ Current Financial Health
Factors of Economic Success
Household Financial Decision Making
Household Borrowing Behaviors
Household Savings Behaviors
Financial and Economic Predictions
Households’ Future Financial Priorities

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

Mintel provides overviews of the top brands and manufacturers, and uses consumer research to explore attitudes and reactions to brands, as well as insight into what will resonate with consumers.

Marketing Strategies

Data

Data

Reports provide appendices of data to support the research and insight produced. Our tables of data are easily manipulated and downloadable to support your research needs and covers factors from consumer attitudes to market forecasts.

Appendix – Other Useful Consumer Tables
Appendix: Trade Associations