A new poll from Florida Atlantic University has revealed that Hispanic consumers were more optimistic about the nation’s economic outlook in the second quarter of 2023, as inflation continues to ease in the U.S.
FAU’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) reports that the Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index (HCSI) rose to 83.4 in the second quarter — up three points from the first quarter’s 80.2.
This increase in Hispanic consumer confidence was seen in a survey conducted between April 1 and June 30, in which optimism rose in three out of five questions used to generate the HCSI.
51 percent of Hispanics said they believe the nation will experience good business conditions in the second quarter of this year, notably up from 47 percent in the first quarter’s poll; however — that number was still down from the 56 percent in the last quarter of 2022.
Hispanics were more optimistic about the economic…
