-- The first look at US consumer confidence for May fell slightly from April, with the RealClearMarkets' monthly index declining to 42.6 from 42.8 in the previous month, though the three components were mixed.
A reading above 50 suggests optimism, while a reading below 50 suggests pessimism.
The six-month outlook index fell to 37.8 in May from 38.5 in April, the outlook for personal finances increased to 50.3 from 50.2 and the measure of confidence in Federal Economic Policies remained at 39.8.
The Financial Related Stress Index fell to 62.1 in May from 65.7 in April, an indication of decreased financial concerns.
"May's reading suggests Americans are catching their breath after April's sharp downturn," said Raghavan Mayur, president of TechnoMetrica. "Financial stress eased meaningfully, with 20 of the 21 demographic groups we track reporting lower stress - a clear sign that the immediate anxiety from last month has subsided."