Consumer Confidence Surges in May: ETFs to Gain
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 28 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Consumer Confidence Surge: In May 2025, consumer confidence rose significantly to a Consumer Confidence Index of 98.0, driven by optimism over U.S.-China trade negotiations and President Trump's decision to halt severe tariffs, reversing a five-month decline in confidence.
Improved Economic Outlook: The survey indicated enhanced perceptions of the labor market, with more respondents expecting job availability, alongside increased investor sentiment regarding stock prices, suggesting potential benefits for consumer discretionary and staples-based ETFs.
Analyst Views on XLP
Wall Street analysts forecast XLP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XLP is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
