Axios
Consumer confidence plunged by the most in three years this month as more Americans adopt increasingly negative perceptions of the current and future economy.The big picture: The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell almost 7 points to 98.7 in September — the biggest monthly drop since September 2021.Why it matters: It’s not just monetary policy officials who are worried about a labor market slowdown…
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U.S. consumers see storm clouds gathering
Consumer confidence plunged by the most in three years this month as more Americans adopt increasingly negative perceptions of the current and future economy.The big picture: The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell almost 7 points to 98.7 in September — the biggest monthly drop since September 2021.Why it matters: It’s not just monetary policy