December 7, 2017
A plethora of consumer research surveys are pointing to one thing: Society’s got its groove confidence back! The latest Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index sits at a 13-year high, and the Conference Board’s figures suggest people anticipate five more years of uninterrupted expansion. A Yahoo! Finance writer suggests a major psychological shift is occurring across markets and the economy. And a chief equity strategist expects 2018 and the years ahead to be an era of “rational exuberance.”
Our benchmark sociometers reveal that society’s optimism has been on the rise since 2009. Now that it’s at or near record levels, folks are finally taking notice.
What is the true cause of widespread feelings like certainty and uncertainty?
If you look closely, you can see patterns in social mood that help you predict social trends. Learn more with the Socionomics Premier Membership.
The Socionomist enables you to see trend-shaping waves of social mood, as reflected by the stock market — and capitalize on them. The June issue looks at phases of social mood and features a “Research Roundup,” which highlights five academic studies that shine a light on important aspects of socionomic theory. Mood Riffs topics include “quiet luxury,” loneliness, the Writers Guild strike and efforts by countries to trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Read the June issue when you become a Socionomics Premier Member.
