Economic

Consumer Confidence Plummets to Record Low, Everywhere Willingness to Spend Down by 1/3 Since Spring ‘07 Rebate Checks Provide No Bounce Press Release

Seven Month Slide Ends; State Confidence Levels Dismal Future Outlook Upstate; But NY’ers Slightly more Optimistic than Nation No Buying Surge in Sight Press Release

Another Record Low in Consumer Confidence for State Women, Upper Income and Republicans Lead the Fall Buying Plans Leveling but Down 15% to 35% from Last Year Press Release

Confidence Low and Falling; NYS Slips Further Behind National Rate Spring Fails to Sprout Optimism; State Future Index Dismal, Upstate Slammed Home Buying Stabilizes, Renovation Plans Increase Press Release

Confidence Collapse Covers State; All Areas down Upstate, Downstate – Index falls 20 to 30 Points Since 1st Quarter ‘07 Buying Plans Leveling; Consumers Sensing Bottom Press Release

Statewide Index down 25 points from a year ago; Historic bottom Young People Hit Hard: Down 9+ points Buying Plans Down; Future Indicator Hits New Low Press Release

Consumer Confidence Down Again; Lowest since Spring ‘03 Low Income NY’ers’ Outlook Hits Bottom Auto Buying Drops; Home Purchasing Rebounds Slightly Press Release

Future Confidence Upstate Plummets: Ties Record Low Overall NYS Consumer Sentiment Lowest in Five Years Concern Grows Among Seniors, Higher Income Households Press Release

Monthly Consumer Confidence: Upstate Up – Downstate Down Metro New York City Lowest in Four Years Slight Up Tick in Buying Plans Press Release