2014 Hispanic Index of Consumer Sentiment

DECEMBER 2014

• A majority of Hispanics have a favorable view about the U.S. economic conditions over the next five years—with females leading the charge
• Optimism toward business conditions in 2015 also increased

NOVEMBER 2014

• Hispanic consumer confidence has rebounded as the nation enters into the holiday season
• Regional locations appear to affect consumer sentiment

OCTOBER 2014

• Hispanic consumers tend to feel they are not doing as well as in the past but anticipate that the growing economy will help imrpove their situation
• Two out of three Hispanics are optimistic about their financial situation for 2015

SEPTEMBER 2014

• Hispanics are more optimistic about the economy compared to August
• Income is a factor in consumer sentiment and outlook
• Hispanic Democrats are more optimistic about the economy

AUGUST 2014

• Hispanics are less optimistic about the economy than the population as a whole
• Education is a factor in consumer sentiment and outlook
• Hispanic Democrats are more optimistic about the economy