Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down almost two points since last quarter. The political divide in sentiment grows and is substantially larger than immediately after the November election. Inflation expectations increased slightly from last quarter.

The Commonwealth remains divided and consumer sentiment continues to slide from a record high in August 2016. 

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down since a record high in August. Sentiment is below the national February value. Republicans and Democrats remain divided, particularly about the future health of the economy. 

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is down three points since August, the measure's record high. Sentiment is above the preliminary national November value of 91.6. A sizable drop in optimism about the future is largely offset by growth in sentiments about current household finances and economic conditions. 

The Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) conducted its first Virginia Business Leaders Poll in which 310 CEOs of Virginia companies with sales of at least $5 million in the last year were asked a variety of questions pertaining to the local and national economy and business climate.

Virginians view on consumer sentiment is up. In political breakdowns, the RC Poll finds Democrats report considerably more optimism than Republicans.

Virginia consumers say they are optimistic about the economy, citing high expectations for the future of their household finances and overall economic situations, according to the latest findings from the Roanoke College Poll's Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report.

Sentiments continues downward trend despite savings at the gas pump. 

Consumers plan to spend the same amount of money or more this holiday season, compared with other years.

Va. Index of Consumer Sentiment ties February 2015 record level despite a tepid statewide economy. The primary cause of optimism is rising income.