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Consumer Sentiment

FAU BEPI Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply in First Quarter

By | 05/08/2026

A majority of Hispanic consumers say their financial situation has gotten worse over the past year, a reversal from just three months ago, according to a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative.

Fireside Chat

Senator, Economist, Author: Phil Gramm on Economic Freedom

By | 03/25/2026

In this fireside chat, Dean Daniel Gropper sits down with former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, PhD economist, history-making legislator, and one of America's most prominent voices on economic policy.

Inflation Report

FAU Economists: Delayed Data and Policy Shocks Leave Fed Cautious on Rates

By | 03/02/2026

Even as updated inflation data shows persistent price pressures, the Federal Reserve faces continued uncertainty over interest rates, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University.

Regional Outlook

FAU College of Business Participates in Regional Outlook Forum

By | 02/19/2026

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently joined regional partners at the Research Park at Florida Atlantic for a South Florida economic outlook conference featuring College of Business faculty experts.

Monetary Conference

FAU College of Business Hosts National Monetary Conference

By | 02/17/2026

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently hosted a conference examining federal monetary policy. The conference, “Fed Policy Under Pressure,” was held in partnership with the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) and members of the Shadow Open Market Committee.

BEPI poll

FAU Poll: Businesses, Hispanic Consumers More Optimistic Heading into New Year

By | 02/04/2026

Hispanic consumer confidence rebounded sharply at the end of 2025, offering an early signal of improving economic sentiment heading into the new year, according to new data from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI).

 


 
 

 

 

 

 
 
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