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Florida consumer sentiment continues to climb as inflation falls
Tuesday October 1, 2024
Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose for the fourth consecutive month in September to 78.3 points, up 1.6 points from a revised figure of 76.7 in August. At the same time, national consumer sentiment also rose over 2 points for the second straight month. 
Applying for work? Don’t take your friend’s advice
Thursday September 12, 2024
What might be the perfect job for your friends could be the wrong fit for you, according to new research from the University of Florida.
Heat waves, droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses
Wednesday September 4, 2024
The effects of extreme weather were stronger than researchers previously expected.
Florida consumer sentiment at three-year high
Tuesday September 3, 2024
Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose for the third consecutive month in August, reaching its highest level in the past three years at 76.4 points, up 1.6 points from a revised figure of 74.8 in July. 
The deadly cost of workplace rudeness
Tuesday August 27, 2024
New research reveals that rudeness in the workplace is far more than just unpleasant — it can be downright dangerous.
Decreased inflation boosts Floridians’ economic outlook
Tuesday July 30, 2024
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased for the second consecutive month in July, rising to 74.4 points, up 1.2 points from a revised figure of 73.2 in June. In contrast, national consumer sentiment declined for the fourth consecutive month, dipping 1.8 points.
Outlook of lower-income residents bleak in June, but signs point to potential inflation reprieve
Tuesday July 2, 2024
Consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up two-tenths of a point in June to 73.2 from a revised figure of 73 in May. In contrast, national consumer sentiment declined for the third consecutive month, dropping nine-tenths of a point.
To hire the right job candidate, humans and machines should clear up this simple miscommunication
Wednesday June 5, 2024
Hiring teams need to teach machine learning algorithms how hiring works to find the best candidates.
Florida consumer sentiment shows resilience amidst national decline: Older Floridians surprisingly optimistic
Monday June 3, 2024
Consumer sentiment in Florida edged down two-tenths of a point in May to 73.1 from a revised figure of 73.3 in April. This slight decline contrasts with the national sentiment, which plummeted 8.1 points. 
Rude at work? Feeling guilty can make you a better, kinder worker.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
People tend to correct their bad behavior the next day at work.
UF experts weigh in on Olympics economy and tourism
Tuesday May 21, 2024
The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris and will be the largest event ever organized in France, according to the International Olympic Committee.
Positive sentiment towards country’s future economic conditions offset by looming inflation
Tuesday April 30, 2024
Consumer sentiment among Floridians ticked up 1.3 points in April to 73.3 from March’s revised figure of 72. National sentiment, on the contrary, dropped 2.2 points.
Companies ignoring climate risks get punished by markets, new study reveals
Wednesday April 3, 2024
Companies that proactively manage climate risks boost their valuations, while those with a passive stance are discounted in the equity market
Florida consumer sentiment tumbles despite positive national outlook
Tuesday April 2, 2024
Following five consecutive monthly increases, consumer sentiment among Floridians dipped 2.1 points in March to 72, down from a revised figure of 74.1 in February.
How reflecting on gratitude received from family can make you a better leader
Tuesday March 12, 2024
Leaders who take the time to reflect on receiving gratitude from family members can enhance their leadership effectiveness in the office.
Should you use AI to write work emails?
Wednesday February 28, 2024
Research finds that AI-generated business emails are effective
Floridian sentiment continues upward tick for fifth month
Monday February 26, 2024
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased for a fifth month in a row in February to 74.1, up 1.5 points from a revised figure of 72.6 in January, reinforcing the optimistic outlook set at the beginning of the year.
Regulation makes crypto markets more efficient
Thursday February 1, 2024
Voluntary regulation by exchanges helps investors
Mixed consumer sentiment in December with encouraging prospects for 2024
Thursday January 4, 2024
Consumer sentiment in Florida inched up for a third consecutive month in December to 69.5, gaining 1.2 points from a revised figure of 68.3 in November. 
Floridian sentiment increases as perceptions of economic conditions improve
Thursday November 30, 2023
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased in November to 68.3, up 1.9 points from a revised figure of 66.4 in October. On the contrary, national sentiment decreased over two points.
Floridian perceptions mixed as economic growth outpaces expectations
Tuesday October 31, 2023
Consumer sentiment in Florida inched down for a second consecutive month in October to 66.2, dropping one-tenth of a point from a revised figure of 66.3 in September. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment saw a larger drop of 4.1 points.
Floridian consumer sentiment retreats as perceptions of personal economic conditions decline
Tuesday October 3, 2023
Consumer sentiment in Florida dropped 1.2 points in September to 66.3, down from a revised figure of 67.5 in August. Similarly, national sentiment declined 1.4 points. 
Investors less likely to sell losing stocks when entire portfolio is at a loss
Tuesday September 12, 2023
New University of Florida research highlights that one of the most well-known stock-level investor behaviors, the disposition effect, is strongly moderated by portfolio-level outcomes.
Floridian consumer sentiment creeps higher as inflation continues to decline
Friday September 1, 2023
Consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up eight-tenths of a point in August to 67.6 from a revised figure of 66.8 in July. Meanwhile, national sentiment dropped 2.1 points. 
Incentivized online reviews inflate product ratings, sales, even when disclosed
Tuesday August 8, 2023
Consumers are still duped by paid reviews even if reviewers disclose their payment.
Floridian sentiment drops, in contrast with national consumer outlook
Tuesday August 1, 2023
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 2.1 points in July to 66.8, down from a revised figure of 68.9 in June. The decline contrasts with national consumer sentiment, which surged over seven points.
Floridian sentiment ticks upward along with national consumer outlook
Wednesday July 5, 2023
Consumer sentiment in Florida ticked up for a second consecutive month in June to 69.3, an increase of two-tenths of a point from a revised figure of 69.1 in May. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment rose 5.2 points.
Sanctions on Russia’s businesses haven’t worked
Wednesday June 7, 2023
New research based on the years following the Crimean annexation reveals that the Russian sanctions only temporarily hurt targeted firms.
Floridian sentiment inches higher as national sentiment plummets
Wednesday May 31, 2023
After dropping for the first time in 2023 in April, consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up one-tenth of a point in May to 68.8 from a revised figure of 68.7. On the contrary, national sentiment plunged 4.3 points.
Restricting ride-hailing apps makes transportation systems less efficient
Monday May 22, 2023
New University of Florida research shows that policies restricting the use of ride-hailing apps like Uber or Lyft can hurt the transportation ecosystem of a city.
CEO political leanings affect their international deals
Thursday May 4, 2023
Conservative CEOs are four times more likely than their liberal counterparts to acquire international firms rather than forge new alliances when entering foreign markets, according to new research.
Floridian sentiment reverses course as future economic outlook drops
Tuesday May 2, 2023
After three consecutive monthly increases, consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped one point in April to 68.7, from a revised figure of 69.7 in March. In contrast, national consumer sentiment increased 1.5 points.
Improving your work-life balance can make you a more effective leader at work
Monday April 17, 2023
Silencing your notifications and ignoring your email at the end of the workday could make you a better leader at your job, according to new research.
Despite bank failures and increased interest rates Floridian sentiment moves higher
Tuesday April 4, 2023
Consumer sentiment in Florida increased for a third month in a row in March to 69.7, up 2 points from a revised figure of 67.7 in February. On the contrary, national consumer sentiment plummeted 5 points. 
Improved economic outlook propels consumer sentiment higher
Tuesday February 28, 2023
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased in February 1.9 points to 67.2 from January’s revised figure of 65.3. Similarly, national consumer sentiment increased 2.1 points. 
The best way to close gender pay gaps is to find the source of unfair pay
Wednesday February 22, 2023
Businesses can close gender pay gaps, reward high performance and improve their compensation strategy by identifying the true source of pay inequity and fairly allocating raises to the most underpaid women, according to new research.
The global supply chain consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war
Tuesday February 21, 2023
This week marks the one-year anniversary since the Russia-Ukraine war began, when Russia invaded Ukraine after supporting the separation of Ukrainian territory. The impact has been global.
Training participation key to retaining older workers, research finds
Wednesday February 15, 2023
Employers can avoid worker shortages and hold on to knowledge reservoirs by engaging retirement-age workers with opportunities to learn and develop their skills.
Florida consumer sentiment creeps higher, as inflation rates continue to drop
Monday January 30, 2023
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased 1.4 points to 65.4 from December’s revised figure of 64. At a national level sentiment increased over five points.
Average annual consumer confidence at record low, December consumer confidence remains depressed amidst The Fed’s war on inflation
Tuesday January 3, 2023
Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly four-tenths of a point to 64 from November’s revised figure of 64.4. On the contrary, national sentiment rose nearly 3 points.
Florida’s November consumer sentiment defies national figures, rises despite inflation
Monday November 28, 2022
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased in November to 64.7, up 1.8 points from a revised figure of 62.9 in October. However, national sentiment decreased over three points.
The future of work
Monday November 28, 2022
Where, when and how we work may never return to pre-pandemic norms. AI and demographic shifts will reshape our careers. And we’ll need to tend to ourselves and each other to ward off burnout and grow as workers and leaders. That’s what we heard when we asked for advice and predictions from UF management faculty.
Score a discount on Amazon? You might’ve unwittingly paid more.
Monday November 21, 2022
Online sellers claim to offer a discount while actually raising the price. Shoppers think they have found a bargain. 
Inflation and Hurricane Ian weaken October consumer sentiment
Thursday November 3, 2022
After four consecutive months of modest increments, consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 3.4 points in October to 61.1 from a revised figure of 64.5 in September. 
Consumer sentiment remains at Great Recession levels in September
Tuesday October 4, 2022
Consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up one-tenth of a point in September to 64.2 from a revised figure of 64.1 in August. Similarly, national sentiment went up by less than a point.
August consumer sentiment rebounds as inflation rate slows
Tuesday August 30, 2022
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased for a second month in a row in August to 65.2, up 4.1 points from a revised figure of 61.1 in July. Similarly, national consumer sentiment surged 6.7 points.
Smartphones push us to prefer customized products
Wednesday August 24, 2022
Using our smartphone — but not a borrowed phone — makes us more likely to choose products tailored to our style.
May consumer sentiment falls to near Great Recession levels
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Consumer sentiment in Florida deteriorated for a second month in a row in May to 61.5, down 2 points from a revised figure of 63.5 in April. May’s reading is the fourth lowest level on record and is only 2.7 points above the record low of 58.8 from June 2008.
Older workers fare better in countries that invest more in healthcare resources
Monday March 7, 2022
A recent study found that when there are limited resources provided to individuals, age-related physical health decline is sharp and pronounced. 
Untangling the knots in the supply chain
Tuesday December 21, 2021
Disruptions in the supply chain continue. Asoo Vakharia, director of the Supply Chain Management Center in UF’s Warrington College of Business, explains what’s happening. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emily Cardinali and James L. Sullivan. Original music by Daniel Townsend, a doctoral candidate in music composition in the College of the Arts.  
Research aims to create fairness in AI-assisted hiring systems
Tuesday November 30, 2021
Professor Mo Wang of the Warrington College of Business is in the early stages of a research project looking at how to design trustworthy, transparent and fair AI-assisted hiring systems – work funded by a grant of nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation and Amazon.
Taking the cryptic out of cryptocurrency
Tuesday November 2, 2021
Cryptocurrency is a mystery to many of us. In this episode of From Florida, Mark Jamison provides a straightforward explanation of cryptocurrency’s origins, how it works, why it’s attractive to some investors, what regulators are looking at and implications of cryptocurrency for the average person. 
October consumer sentiment tumbles signaling a continued slow economic recovery
Tuesday November 2, 2021
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped for a third consecutive month in October to 71.3, down 3.6 points from a revised figure of 74.9 in September and down 5 points from the pandemic low recorded in April 2020.
Floridians expect slow economic recovery for the country, lowering September consumer sentiment
Tuesday September 28, 2021
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped for a second consecutive month in September to 76.1, dropping 2.4 points from a revised figure of 78.5 in August and reaching its lowest level in almost 8 years.
August consumer sentiment drops around the country amid worries about U.S. economy
Tuesday August 31, 2021
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell 4.7 points in August to 78.7 from a revised figure of 83.4 in July. Notably, national consumer sentiment dipped by 10.9 points.
Economic recovery continues in July
Friday August 6, 2021
Consumer sentiment in Florida increased for the second consecutive month and reached its highest level in 2021. Notably, the U.S. economy exceeded its pre-pandemic peak in the second quarter of 2021.
June consumer sentiment bounces back indicating continued recovery
Tuesday June 29, 2021
After falling in May, consumer sentiment among Floridians rose 1.5 points in June to 82.7 from a revised figure of 81.2 in May.
Consumer sentiment experiences small decline in May back to six-month average in May
Tuesday June 1, 2021
After two months of consecutive increases, consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 1.4 points in May to 81.6 from a revised figure of 83 in April, while the national consumer sentiment plummeted 5.4 points.
April consumer sentiment continues to rise despite mixed signals from labor market
Tuesday May 4, 2021
Consumer sentiment among Floridians ticked up 1.7 points in April to 83 from March’s revised figure of 81.3. Similarly, national consumer sentiment increased 3.4 points.
This quick morning reflection could make you a better leader
Monday April 5, 2021
Starting your day by thinking about what kind of leader you want to be can make you more effective at work, a new study finds.
Vaccinations and stimulus checks lift consumer sentiment in March
Tuesday March 30, 2021
After tumbling in February, consumer sentiment among Floridians increased in March 3.7 points from February’s revised figure of 77.2. Similarly, national consumer sentiment surged 8.1 points. 
February Consumer confidence plummets to early days of COVID-19 era
Tuesday March 2, 2021
Consumer confidence among Floridians plummeted 5.4 points in February to 77.2 from a revised figure of 82.6 in January. Similarly, consumer sentiment at the national level experienced a decline of 2.2 points.
UF Research Helps Drive Florida's Tech Economy
Tuesday February 9, 2021
Despite the pandemic, University of Florida researchers conducted record amounts of research in 2020 and companies born of UF research continued to bring billions of dollars and thousands of jobs into the state.
Consumer confidence stays the course in January anticipating slow recovery through 2021
Tuesday February 2, 2021
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up four-tenths of a point in January to 82.6 from December’s revised figure of 82.2. Among the five components that make up the index, three increased and two decreased.
2020 ends with slight uptick in consumer confidence; 2021 uncertainty looms
Tuesday January 5, 2021
Consumer confidence among Floridians ticked up 1.1 points in December to 82.2 from November’s revised figure of 81.1 though consumer sentiment ends 2020 far below the levels recorded before the coronavirus pandemic.
The strange impact of the first customer review
Wednesday December 16, 2020
A product’s first review can have an outsized effect on the item’s future — it can even cause the product to fail.
Positive COVID-19 vaccine news does not stem consumer sentiment decline in November
Tuesday December 1, 2020
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dipped for the second consecutive month in November to 80.9, dropping 3.5 points from a revised figure of 84.4 in October. Similarly, the University of Michigan’s nationwide index of consumer sentiment decreased 4.9 points.
Consumer sentiment falls in October, dragging into the holiday season
Tuesday November 10, 2020
After the largest one-month gain in consumer confidence since the pandemic started in September, consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 2 points in October to 84.4 from a revised September figure of 86.4.
September consumer sentiment signals rise in public’s economic attitude
Thursday October 1, 2020
Consumer sentiment among Floridians surged in September 6.3 points to 85.1 from August’s revised figure of 78.8. Similarly, national consumer sentiment increased 4.8 points.
Florida’s consumer sentiment falls again in August
Wednesday September 9, 2020
Consumer sentiment among Floridians dipped for a consecutive month in August to 78.4, dropping 2.1 points from a revised figure of 80.5 in July.
Which type of at-home worker are you?
Wednesday July 22, 2020
Segmenters like to keep work at work and home at home — the opposite of integrators, who are content to bounce back and forth between home and work obligations. Both need recovery time to stay healthy and productive. 
June consumer sentiment ticks upward though likely temporary
Wednesday July 1, 2020
After a marginal gain in May, consumer sentiment among Floridians soared 6.1 points in June to 82.7 from May’s revised figure of 76.6. Similarly, national consumer sentiment increased 5.8 points. 
Two-month consumer sentiment collapse stabilizes in May
Tuesday June 2, 2020
After two months of unprecedented declines, consumer confidence among Floridians inched up one-tenth of a point in May to 76.4 from April’s revised figure of 76.3. Similarly, consumer sentiment at the national level increased slightly.
April’s consumer sentiment continues freefall amid COVID-19 pandemic
Tuesday April 28, 2020
Consumer sentiment in Florida took a second nosedive in April, plummeting 11.2 points to 75.9 from a revised figure of 87.1 in March. Similarly, national consumer sentiment declined sharply for a second consecutive month. 
COVID-19 fears shake Florida’s consumer sentiment with steep drop in March
Friday April 3, 2020
After reaching its highest level in almost 20 years, consumer confidence among Floridians plummeted 13.5 points in March to 88.8 from a revised figure of 102.3 in February. Similarly, consumer sentiment at the national level experienced a decline of 11.9 points.
February consumer sentiment surges ahead of possible coronavirus impact
Tuesday March 3, 2020
Consumer sentiment in Florida reached its highest level in almost 20 years, increasing 3.1 points in February to 102.6 from a revised figure of 99.5 in January. These levels of confidence have not been observed since November 2000 when consumer sentiment reached 104.2 points.
Consumer sentiment stays the course, remains steady in new year
Tuesday February 4, 2020
Consumer sentiment among Floridians remained unchanged in January from December’s revised figure of 99.4, but confidence is up 1.3 points compared with a year ago. January is the third consecutive month with no movements in the overall index.

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